33rd Annual Markle Symposium; Missing & Unidentified Persons Investigations

Join leading experts, investigators, and legal professionals for a powerful day of insight and collaboration at the 33rd Annual Arnold Markle Symposium, held on Friday, October 17th, 2025, from 9:00am - 4:00pm, at the University of New Haven, West Haven Campus, and is proudly hosted by the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science.

This year’s theme—Missing & Unidentified Persons Investigations—addresses a topic of profound importance and public interest, as advanced forensic science and investigative methods bring resolution to families and communities.

Designed for:

• 👮 Local, state and federal law enforcement

• 🔬 Forensic scientists, investigators, and medical examiners

• 🏛️ Criminal justice stakeholders

• ⚖️ Attorneys and legal professionals

• 🎓 Students and educators in forensic, criminal justice, and legal studies

Speakers will discuss case studies, scientific advancements, and multidisciplinary collaborations. Whether you’re on the front lines of investigation, shaping policy, or preparing for a career in investigations, this symposium offers a rare opportunity to engage with industry leaders and deepen your understanding of these critical issues.

Keynote Speakers include:

Dr. Henry C. Lee, Ph.D.

• Founder of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science.

Jim Clemente

• Rtd. FBI Supervisory Special Agent/Profiler, Co-Host Real Crime Profile podcast

Dr. Angela Soler

• Director of Forensic Anthropology, NYC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

Plus presentations from:

Detective Kealyn Nivakoff

• New Haven Police Department Missing Persons Unit

Michelle Clark

• Lead Death Investigator, Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (CT OCME)

Lieutenant Christopher Meier

• Connecticut State Police, Central District Major Crime Squad

They symposium will conclude with a panel discussion , audience Q&A, and closing ceremony.

Many thanks to Philip Qiu and Rossa Gatti from their generous support of the Annual Markle Symposium!

This symposium is in person only. There is no virtual option to attend.

The symposium will be held in the Alumni Lounge in the Bartels Campus Student Center, on the grounds of the University of New Haven, located at 300 Boston Post Rd, West Haven, CT 06516.

Certificates of Attendance will be emailed to registered attendees (must check-in at registration) within one week after the event.

For state agencies who wish to purchase tickets via a purchase order, please email our office administrator, Tianyin Yu, at [email protected], to request a purchase order, with the names and email addresses of each attendee.

Info: 50th Anniversary of Forensic Science at the University of New Haven (1975 - 2025)

Info: Identification Investigations: A Collaborative Approach to the Resolution of Long-Term Unidentified Persons Cases at the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner

Info: Case Review: The Disappearance of Denise Leary

Info: The role of the OCME and multi-agency collaboration with Missing and Unidentified Persons cases

Info: Missing Person Unit Updates and Connecticut State Police Resources

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

University of New Haven, 300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, United States