3RD Degree Investigations, Inc. was founded in 2005 intended to serve the Criminal Justice System with an unwavering commitment to Science in the Pursuit of Truth. 3RD Degree Investigations, Inc. has more than 15 years combined experience in the field of testing and analysis and investigations. We have set the standard to work only with laboratories committed to the highest level of standards obtainable to assist us in our efforts serving our clients. The labs we contract hold accreditation by the Crime Laboratory Accreditation Program of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASLCD-LAB) for laboratory analysis in the disciplines of Biology (DNA and Serology), Controlled Substances, and Trace Evidence Examination. In addition, the labs hold accreditation by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT).

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive, full service line of investigative services specializing in, but not limited to:

Background investigations, missing persons, corporate investigations, child custody investigations, witness interviews/legal statements, public records search, litigation support, and forensic evidence examination.

Credentials:

Dana Watson, Chemist
B.S. in Education/Chemistry
Virginia Commonwealth University

2 yrs- Commonwealth Labs-Chemist

• Analysis & Reporting
  
• Wet Chemistry
  
• GC, GC/MS, AA, IR
  (Gas Chromatography, Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy, Atomic Absorption, Infared Spectroscopy)

5 yrs- Roche Analytics-(Currently named LABCORP)-Chemist

• Analysis & Reporting, Method Development,
  ICAP (Inductively Coupled Argon Plasma), AA (Atomic Absorption), Ultrasonic Nebulizer for ICAP.

7 yrs- Consultant, Formulations, testing & analysis of FDA Controlled Products and cosmetic topicals, poisons, narcotics and metals

Jocelyn King-DeLay, M. Ed.

Licensed Private Investigator, Director of Investigations


B.A. Degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice – Ohio State University


M. Ed. Degree in Mental Health Counseling/ Community Agencies – North Carolina State University


10 yrs. (accumulative) experience in the criminal justice system to include Probation/Parole Officer, Correctional Case Analyst, Drug Court (Adult and Juvenile)


5yrs. experience with Pre-sentence Investigations and Diagnostic Studies (NC Department of Correction)

Capabilities include but are not limited to:

FORENSIC TESTING AND CASE REVIEWS
STR DNA
mtDNA
TOXICOLOGY TESTING
ANALYTICAL TESTING
SPECIMEN IDENTIFICATION AND MATCHING
CRIMINAL PARENTAGE
BLOOD ALCOHOL
WITNESS TESTIMONY
CHEMIST ON FULL TIME STAFF

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS/CHECKS
EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECKS
FORENSIC EVIDENCE EXAMINATION
MISSING PERSONS
CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS
CHILD CUSTODY INVESTIGATIONS
WITNESS INTERVIEWS/LEGAL STATEMENTS
PUBLIC RECORDS SEARCH
CRIMINAL AND FEDERAL RECORDS SEARCH
LITIGATION SUPPORT