Dr. Laura Pettler

Forensic criminologist and North Carolina licensed private investigator Dr. Laura Pettler is recognized as one of the world’s most influential women in forensics. She has served as the OzTeam Forensic Criminologist for the 9-time Emmy Award–winning "Dr. Oz Show" (seasons 8–11) and contributed forensic analysis to Emmy Award–winning "CSI Atlanta." She also hosted and co-executive produced the IAWTV-nominated series "Notorious: True Crime Stories with Laura Pettler" and was a regular guest on Court TV, providing forensic analysis and trial commentary.

Dr. Pettler is internationally known for her groundbreaking work in crime scene staging behavioral evidence and physical evidence reconstruction. She authored the world’s first book on the subject, "Crime Scene Staging Dynamics in Homicide Cases," establishing her as a leading expert in staged crime scenes and complex death analysis.

Her forensic work has appeared across major true crime television programs, including "The DNA of Murder with Paul Holes," "Snapped!," "Death at the Mansion," "Lovers Lane," "Killer Motive," "Secrets of the Morgue," "Deadly Women," "Wrong Man: Evaristo Salas" (STARZ), "Gone" (SPIKE), and syndicated programs such as "Crime Stories with Nancy Grace," "The Mel Robbins Show," and "Daily Mail TV."

Through Laura Pettler & Associates -- a nationally recognized forensic-science firm specializing in death investigation, investigative training, and forensic equipment -- Crossroads Ranch -- a working horse farm and agritourism destination where true crime meets horsemanship -- and Crimeworx -- a full-spectrum true-crime production company -- Dr. Pettler continues to advance forensic science, produce high-impact investigative content, and deliver expert case analysis rooted in truth, evidence, and innovation.