top of page
MEMORIAL WALL

Private and criminal investigators in the private sector worldwide have made a significant impact in the field,

demonstrating investigative skills that regular law enforcement couldn't match and paving the way for modern investigators who continue to innovate and solve cases.

 

The following names of fallen private and criminal investigators from around the world:

_118564607_hi005461704.jpg

DANIEL MORGAN, PI

OWI - SOUTHERN INVESTIGATIONS
SYDENHAM, LONDON

11/03/1949 - 03/10/1987

BURIAL SITE:

UNKNOWN

STREET

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

EULOGY: A British private investigator who was murdered with an axe in a pub car park in Sydenham, London, in 1987. Despite several Metropolitan Police investigations, arrests, and trial, the crime remains unsolved. An independent review into the handling of the investigation of Morgan's killing was published in 2021; it found that the Met Police had "a form of institutional corruption" which had concealed or denied failings in the case. At the time of his death, Morgan worked for Southern Investigations, a company he had founded with his business partner Jonathan Rees. 
 

30050796-8451965-image-a-21_1593097407828.jpg

TAYLOR A. WRIGHT, PI# C1500278

OWI - TAYCO PI, LLC
CANTONMENT, FL

04/24/1984 - 10/20/2017

BURIAL SITE:

UNKNOWN

STREET

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

EULOGY: Taylor worked first as a police officer and later earned her money as a private investigator. She left a son, partner, and many close friends and family members. Taylor tragically endured the ultimate betrayal upon her passing, and will be forever remembered by the ones who truly love her. Rest in peace Taylor Ashley Turcotte Wright.

photo_20180928_AL0124623_0_20180928.jpg

JAMES "JIM" CAPPELLO, PI

OWI - CAPPELLO INVESTIGATIVE AGENCY
HUNTSVILLE, AL

05/27/1981 - 09/22/2018

BURIAL SITE:

UNKNOWN

STREET

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

EULOGY: James Dominic Cappello, born May 27, 1981, from Buffalo, NY, passed in Huntsville, AL on September 22, 2018. Survived by his father, mother, loving daughter, sister, brother-in-law, niece, and nephews. Jim was an asset in several aspects, primarily serving the legal community. He was an avid car enthusiast, passionate about helping people and providing for his family were priority. Jim was a well-known proud father who cherished every smile and laugh from his baby girl.

f6d4b7f49e636c70e3aac076d8b03a11.jpg

JACK PALLADINO, PI

OWI - PALLADINO & SUTHERLAND
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

07/09/1944 - 02/01/2021

BURIAL SITE:

UNKNOWN

STREET

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

EULOGY: an American private investigator and attorney. In 1977 he founded the private detective agency Palladino & Sutherland with his wife, Sandra Sutherland, and over a career spanning more than four decades, Palladino specialized in the preparation for trial of witnesses and evidence in litigation. nearly 50 years, Palladino became known for taking on high-profile and controversial cases. On January 28, 2021, Palladino suffered a traumatic head injury and was placed on life support after a robbery that took place in front of his Haight-Ashbury home. According to reports, he was taking pictures of suspicious activity with a camera on a strap around his neck. When a thief in an Acura car grabbed the camera, Palladino was thrown to the pavement and dragged behind the car for about 40 feet. Police used photos on the camera to identify the suspects, and two men were arrested for attempted murder on January 29 and 30, 2021. Palladino died from his injuries at San Francisco General Hospital on February 1, 2021. Prosecutors dropped the charges against the suspects in 2023.

d5051969-6e97-4266-bd39-2706a27cff10.jpg

LEADARIUS JOHNSON, PI# C10587201

EOW - CRIME INTELLIGENCE UNIT
GARLAND, TX

08/24/1991 - 06/02/2022

BURIAL SITE:

LINCOLN CEMETERY

8100 FIRESIDE DR

DALLAS, TX 75217

EULOGY: Leadarius was a licensed private investigator who was killed in Garland, TX serving an arrest warrant with four other private investigators for a sex offender who fired upon and killed Johnson.

scott ross private investigator - Bing images.png

SCOTT ROSS, PI# 9827

OWI - SCOTT ROSS PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS

LOS ANGELES, CA

10/02/1956 - 05/02/2023

BURIAL SITE:

MOUNT SINAI MEMORIAL PARK

5950 FOREST LAWN DR

LOS ANGELES, CA 90068

EULOGY: Scott Ross, a high-profile private investigator, has worked on many notable cases involving celebrities such as Robert Blake, Michael Jackson, Chris Brown, Sylvester Stallone, Danny Masterson, and Bill Cosby. He was also known for launching a radio show called “All Things P.I.” in 20181. Scott Ross passed away on May 2, 2023 at the age of 66. He was a well-respected private investigator who was trusted by the Hollywood industry’s elite.

Private Sector Memorial - Logo

FIRST LAST, PI# 12345

COMPANY
CITY, STATE

00/00/0000 - 00/00/0000

BURIAL SITE:

CEMETERY

STREET

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

EULOGY: Statement

Private Sector Memorial - Logo

FIRST LAST, PI# 12345

COMPANY
CITY, STATE

00/00/0000 - 00/00/0000

BURIAL SITE:

CEMETERY

STREET

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

EULOGY: Statement

Private Sector Memorial - Logo

FIRST LAST, PI# 12345

COMPANY
CITY, STATE

00/00/0000 - 00/00/0000

BURIAL SITE:

CEMETERY

STREET

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

EULOGY: Statement

Private Sector Memorial - Logo

FIRST LAST, PI# 12345

COMPANY
CITY, STATE

00/00/0000 - 00/00/0000

BURIAL SITE:

CEMETERY

STREET

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

EULOGY: Statement

DIRECTORY
CLIENTS

PRIVATE SECTOR

LOCATIONS

DOMESTIC

INTERNATIONAL

CONTACT

MAIN LINE:

(701) 306-8083

SUPPORT LINE:

(641) 715-0873

ACCESS CODE: 788457#

PRAYER LINE:

(515) 604-9745

ACCESS CODE: 254308 

EMAIL:

PSM@BICASERVICES.NET

©

PRIVATE SECTOR MEMORIAL IS UNDER THE OPERATION OF

© 2017-2025 BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

A 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, FEDERAL TAX ID# 82-2729105

bottom of page