Gulf Coast Forensic Solutions

09/03/2026

Our Final Death Investigation Course of 2026!

Join Gulf Coast Forensic Solutions for our Basic & Advanced Death Investigation Course, hosted by the Denham Springs Police Department.

📅 November 2–6, 2026
📍 Denham Springs Police Department

This is our LAST Death Investigation course of the year, so don’t miss your chance to close out 2026 with five days of comprehensive, real-world training.

🔗 Register at gulfcoastfs.com/

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09/01/2026

ATTORNEYS: Your case may contain more answers than you realize!

When a case involves complex medical or forensic evidence, GCFS Comprehensive Forensic Consultation (CFC) brings multiple areas of forensic science together for a comprehensive, independent review.

From medical records and postmortem findings to forensic pathology, advanced imaging, histopathology, and specialized testing, our forensic pathologist works to provide clear, scientifically supported findings you can understand, and use.

⚖️ Don’t just review the evidence. Understand what it’s telling you!

Learn more at gulfcoastfs.com/cfc

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08/31/2026

We’re closing out 2026 with a few more GCFS training opportunities! 🎓🔬

There are only a few courses left on our calendar before the year ends, so don’t wait to get registered and secure your seat!

📍 Jeanerette, LA | Oct. 21–22
Infant &. Child Death Investigation

📍 Denham Springs, LA | Nov. 3–7
Basic & Advanced Death Investigation
Register for Basic, Advanced, or both at a discount!

📍 Scott, LA | Dec. 7–8
Infant & Child Death Investigation

Seats are limited to ensure a hands on learning experience. Get registered now before these final 2026 classes fill up!

🔗 Register: gulfcoastfs.com/class-registry
📞 337-508-2286
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08/26/2026

🚨 2027 IS FILLING UP — BRING GCFS TO YOUR AGENCY! 🚨

Gulf Coast Forensic Solutions has officially expanded our training NATIONWIDE, and our 2027 Training Calendar is already being filled! 🇺🇸

We’re currently looking for law enforcement agencies, coroner and medical examiner offices, training academies, universities, and other public safety organizations across the country interested in hosting a GCFS course.

📍 Want GCFS in your city or state? Now is the time to get on the calendar.
Several dates have already been spoken for locally within Louisianana, and portions of certain months will be reserved specifically for our out-of-state training courses. As requests continue coming in, available dates will become limited.

Hosting is a great opportunity to bring specialized training directly to your area while opening seats to surrounding agencies and professionals.

🎓 Death Investigation • Homicide Investigation • Child & Infant Death • Mass Fatality • Forensic & Crime Scene Training • Digital Forensics • CISM • and More

Don't wait until the dates you want are gone.

📅 NOW BOOKING 2027 HOST AGENCIES NATIONWIDE
🌐 Visit www.gulfcoastfs.com/training and submit a request to host a course, or contact us directly to start planning.

Your agency. Your community. National-level training brought directly to you.
Help us fill schedule & the map in 2027. 🇺🇸

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08/24/2026

🔎 GULF COAST CASE FILES — EPISODE 4

The votes are in.
In Episode 3, most of you chose:
A — Examine the body and immediate area.
Good call. The graphic stated, "no obvious signs of trauma". Before the decedent is moved, investigators examine at & document the body exactly as found and conduct a careful examination of the immediate area.

CASE UPDATE
The 48 year old male is found lying on the bed.
🔹 No obvious external trauma
🔹 No visible defensive injuries
🔹 Clothing appears intact and undisturbed
🔹 No blood or obvious signs of a struggle
🔹 No weapon is found near the body
🔹 No obvious drug paraphernalia is observed
🔹 No su***de note is located
🔹 After documentation, the body is examined for injuries that may have been hidden by its original position & none are identified

The immediate area around the bed is photographed and documented.
Nothing at first glance provides an obvious explanation for why this man is dead.

But remember what we already know:
The victim was a nonsmoker, yet a cigarette butt was found behind the cabin.
Boot impressions led from the cabin toward the woods.
Tire tracks led toward a secondary dirt access road.
The front door was unlocked.
Two windows were partially open with generator was positioned just a few feet below one of those windows.

So what do you do next?
A — Process the rest of the cabin.
Conduct a systematic search for additional physical evidence and anything that may help explain what happened.
B — Build the victim’s timeline.
Examine his phone, recent communications, and activity to determine when he was last known to be alive.
C — Follow up on the exterior evidence.
Focus on the cigarette butt, boot impressions, tire tracks, and secondary access road to determine whether someone else was at the cabin.
D — Interview people who knew the victim.
Speak with family, friends, coworkers, and nearby residents to learn about his recent behavior, health, plans, and anyone who may have had reason to visit him.

👇 A, B, C, or D? Tell us WHY.
The smallest detail can change the entire direction of a death investigation.

08/21/2026

NEW TRAINING DIVISION LAUNCHING AT GCFS!

As of today Gulf Coast Forensic Solutions is proud to announce the expansion of our training programs into Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), First Responder Mental Health, Resilience, Peer Support, Crisis Intervention, and Wellness Training.
And we’re excited to welcome Dr. Bart J Leger, PhD to the GCFS training team!

Dr. Leger brings extensive experience in crisis intervention, behavioral health, resilience, peer support, and working with emergency services and healthcare professionals. His addition allows GCFS to expand beyond forensic and investigative education and provide training focused on something equally important...taking care of the people who take care of everyone else.

This is another big step toward our mission of bringing high-quality, real-world professional training to agencies and organizations across the country.

Check out gulfcoastfs.com/training for more information or contact us to get your organization added to the 2027 national training calendar before the spots fill up! Visit gulfcoastfs.com/host-a-course to get locked in!

🧠 Protect the mind. Support the mission.

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08/19/2026

🔎 GULF COAST CASE FILES — EPISODE 3

You made the call. Option A was selected.

The cigarette butt has been collected and packaged for analysis. The boot impressions and tire tracks have been photographed, measured, and preserved. With the exterior evidence secured, investigators enter the cabin.
Inside, the scene raises even more questions.

The cabin appears generally undisturbed. Personal belongings remain in place. A half eaten meal and drink sit on the table. Muddy boot prints lead from the front door toward the bedroom. The bedroom door is closed.

Inside the bedroom, investigators locate the 48 year-old male deceased on the bed with no obvious signs of trauma. Nearby are prescription medication, an over-the-counter sleep aid, and a bottle of water.

Now it's your investigation.

🔍 What do you do next?
A. Examine the body and immediate area
B. Process the bedroom and surrounding area
C. Canvass the area
D. Review the victim's last known activity

Study the scene. Pay attention to everything...what's there, what's missing, and what may not be as important as it first appears.

👇 Comment A, B, C, or D, with your reasoning and any other things you notice.

The most selected answer determines where the investigation goes in Episode 4.

08/17/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS FROM GULF COAST FORENSIC SOLUTIONS 🚨

🇺🇸 GCFS TRAINING IS GOING NATIONWIDE!

We’re excited to officially announce that Gulf Coast Forensic Solutions is expanding our professional training opportunities across the United States.

The 2027 training calendar is already taking shape.

GCFS is currently working with multiple colleges, agencies, and organizations in several states across the U.S. to bring specialized forensic and investigative training directly to their campuses, departments, and regions in 2027.

BRING GCFS TO YOU
Law enforcement agencies, coroner and medical examiner offices, colleges and universities, public safety organizations, and other qualifying organizations can host a GCFS course. First select the courses you want, then select your dates, and we bring our instructors directly to you. Just contact us, via host a course on our website.

Training opportunities include:
🔹 Basic & Advanced Death Investigation
🔹 Homicide Investigation
🔹 Child & Infant Death Investigation
🔹 Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
🔹 In-Custody Death Investigation
🔹 Digital Forensics & OSINT
🔹 Fingerprint & Evidence Training
🔹 Mass Fatality & Disaster Response
🔹 Cemetery Response
🔹 Forensic Nursing
🔹 Critical Incident Stress Management (Coming Soon)
🔹 And additional specialized courses

Hosting allows you to bring specialized training to your area while creating opportunities for surrounding agencies, investigators, professionals, and students to attend.

📅 NOW BOOKING THE 2027 TRAINING CALENDAR
If there’s a GCFS course you want brought to your area, now is the time to get your agency, college, or organization on the calendar.

🌐 Visit GulfCoastFS.com and select “Host a Course” to get started.
Also view and download our National Training Catalog to see the courses we offer!
📞 337-508-2286

🇺🇸 Your agency. Your campus. Your state. GCFS brings the training to you.

08/14/2026

This week, Gulf Coast Forensic Solutions was proud to partner with the Bossier Parish Coroner’s Office for our 24 hour Basic & Advanced Death Investigation Course.

The course brought together law enforcement, investigators, coroners, and other professionals from across Northwest Louisiana, with presentations from the Bossier Parish Sheriff, Bossier City Police Chief, a District Court Judge, and GCFS instructors.

Thank you to the Bossier Parish Coroner’s Office and everyone who helped make this training a success!

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