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Cynthia Marsh
Forensic Artist

EXPERIENCE
Cynthia Marsh is a Forensic Artist whose communication skills, artistic abilities, and software experience provide her with valued skills that can assist in criminal investigations and case prosecutions. 

 A professional artist, portrait painter and educator (originally from New York State), Cynthia has been studying anatomy and facial features for decades. Her interest in Native American portraits developed after initiating a public art program that resulted in the creation of her historic landmark mural titled:  First People. The mural depicts the native Iroquois as they would have looked 250 years ago in that region of NY(and eraser),  
Upon moving to Colorado in 2010 she continued working on portrait commissions and soon after felt called to offer her skills to law enforcement as a Forensic Artist. Now, armed with pencil, paper and
  armed with pencil, paperand certified by the International Association for Identification (IAI),  she has worked on Forensic Art cases for over a dozen Departments throughout the Front Range of Colorado and Wyoming. In addition, “The Case for Forensic Art” is an educational seminar Cynthia offers for Departments, Colleges and Museums that are interested in learning about the science of Forensic Art and how it can assist with identifications and investigations.

Services Provided
Composite Sketches, Composites from Video Surveillance, Age Progressions, 
2 D Facial Reconstructions and Postmortem Identification Aids, Video, Photography, Crime Scene Sketching, Photo Lineups and Graphic Design.

Training/Certifications
2017 - International Association for Identification (IAI): Certified Forensic Artist
2015 -Courtroom Testimony/ Expert Witness Workshop: 
          Colorado Forensic Investigators Group (COFIG) Thornton PD.
2014- Master 2D Facial Reconstruction: Karen Taylor
2014 - Age Progressions, Postmortem Reconstruction:
           National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, ( NCMEC)
2013- Age Progressions, Composite Drawing from Video Surveillance
          Stuart Park Forensic Consultants 
2013 - Advanced Crime Scene Sketching
           Denver FBI, Denver CO.
2013- NamUs Missing & Unidentified Person Workshop, POST
          Course IV0118, CBI, Denver CO
2012 - Composite Drawing for Law Enforcement: 
            Stuart Park Forensic Consultants 
 
Forensic Art Cases/Departments

Brighton PD, Brighton CO
Broomfield PD, Bromfield CO
Cheyenne PD, Cheyenne WY
Commerce City PD, Commerce City CO
Denver PD, Denver CO
Eagle CO SO, Eagle County CO
Evans PD. Evans CO
FBI Safe Streets/Denver PD, Denver CO
Greely PD Jefferson CO SO, Greeley CO
Lakewood PD, Lakewood CO
Pueblo PD, Pueblo CO
Sheridan PD, Sheridan CO
Thornton PD, Thornton CO
West Metro Fire Station #7,Denver CO
Westminster PD, Westminster, CO

Presentations: 
2018    The Case for Forensic Art: National Robbery Convention, Vail CO 
2018    The Case for Forensic Art: IAI Western States Joint Conference, Las Vegas Nevada
2017    The Case for Forensic Art: Missing In Colorado, Denver CO
2017    The Case for Forensic Art: Boulder PD, Boulder CO
2017    The Case for Forensic Art: Denver PD, Denver CO
2016    The Case for Forensic Art: Missing in Colorado. Denver CO
2016    The Case for Forensic Art: Lakewood PD, Lakewood CO
2016    The Case for Forensic Art: Altona Middle School, Longmont, CO
2016    The Case for Forensic Art: University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder CO
2015    The Science of Forensic Art: Denver Botanical Gardens:  Denver CO
2015    The Best of Pecha Kucha Forensic Art, Longmont Museum, CO
2015    Pecha Kucha Forensic Art: Firehouse Art Center, Longmont, CO
2015    Introduction to Forensic Art:  Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2014    Forensic Art/Daniel Sprick Exhibition Untitled #71, Denver Art Museum
2014    The Case for Forensic Art: CEC Middle College of Denver, Denver CO
2013      The Case for Forensic Art:  UTAH Division of the IAI Conference.
2013   The Case for Forensic Art: RMDIAI Conference, Estes Park CO 
2013      Introduction to Forensic Art: Sunset Middle School, Longmont CO
2012    Forensic Art Presentation: Flagstaff Middle School, Longmont CO  
2012    The Case for Forensic Art: Colorado Homicide Investigators Assoc.
2012    Composite Art: Sheridan Police Department, Sheridan CO



Affiliations: 
International Association for Identification (IAI)
Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for Identification (RMDIAI) 
​Colorado Forensic Investigators Group (COFIG)




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  • Home
    • The Cold Case Foundation Mission
    • Behind the Brand
    • Videos
  • THE TEAM
    • EXECUTIVE TEAM >
      • Gregory M. Cooper - Executive Director
      • Dean Jackson - Deputy Executive Director
      • John E. Douglas - Chairman Emeritus
    • Executive Support Team >
      • Francine Bardole - Director of Forensic Sciences
      • Dana Boss - Analyst Supervisor
      • AJ Jackson - Creative Director
      • Dr. Lawrence J. Simon - Director of Research
      • Chris McDonough - Law Enforcement Relations
      • James Patrick - Director of Intelligence
      • Robert E. Taylor, Jr. - Director of Training
      • Cathie Vallas-McKinzie - Case Management Supervisor
      • James L. Vance - Communication Specialist
    • INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
    • FORENSIC TEAM
    • Investigative Support Services
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  • Law Enforcement
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