Investigating a Serial Child Predator: From Investigation to Conviction
Presenter(s): Cody Flanigan, Jaclyn Preville, & Tracy Miller-Freeman
Day: Day 2 — Sept 10, 2026
Session: Breakout Session 5 — 10:45 AM–12:15 PM
Level: Advanced
This presentation examines the investigation and successful prosecution of a serial child predator, highlighting the complexity of a multi-agency response to crimes against children. Attendees will gain insight into the investigative strategies, coordination, and collaboration required to manage numerous moving pieces while maintaining a victim-centered approach.
The presentation emphasizes the critical role of cooperation from the child victim and the victim’s mother, as well as the partnership between investigators, the prosecutors’ office, and multiple law enforcement agencies. It explores how effective communication, collaboration, and persistence led to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the offender, ultimately resulting in a prison sentence and the removal of a dangerous child predator from the community.






