Criminologists- A Profile of a Real Life Profiler
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If any of you watch TruTV (formerly CourtTV) then you are probably familiar with criminal profiler, Dayle Hinman from her weekly show called Body of Evidence. This is a show that reviews real life cases from the files of Dayle Hinman. But many of you probably don't know a whole lot about Dayle and who she is. Therefore, I have created this hub for those fans who might enjoy a profile of a real life profiler.
The Early Years
Dayle Hinman was born one of three children in Connecticut in 1952. Her family moved to Palm Beach, Florida in 1961, where Dayle graduated from Palm Beach Gardens High School. She went on to obtain her bachelor's degree in criminology from Florida State University. She began her 26-year career in law enforcement in 1975 working as a cop on the beat at Florida State University. She then spent 5 years as a deputy for the Leon County Sherrif, including a stint in the department's underwater recovery dive team.
She eventually trained in the Criminal Investigative Analysis division at the FBI Behavioral Science Unit. Dayle was one of the first people there to be trained in Forensic Profiling under John E. Douglas. Many of you may recognize John Douglas as the FBI agent on the case of Hannabal Lector in the movie Silence of the Lambs, a movie created on the real life case of a serial killer. Dayle is now a court-certified expert in crime scene assessment.
Today
Now retired, Dayle is one of only a handful of women in this field. She spends her time lecturing both nationally and internationally on criminal profiling, crime scene analysis, threat assesment and serial offenders. In the hundreds of cases she has worked on her her career, Dayle has only had one profile that turned out to be different than the profile she created. She has worked on several high-profile cases such as Ted Bundy and O.J. Simpson.
In 2001, CourtTV did a documentary on Dayle called Body of Evidence. The movie was so popular that CourtTV made it into a regular weekly show. I am among the many fans of Dayle Hinman. From the first time that I saw the first episode of Body of Evidence, I have been intrigued with her style and her precise profiling. Being an avid fan of any type of forensic style shows, be it a documentary of true life cases or made-for-tv series, Dayle Hinman has been one of my favorite criminologists. Her weekly show continues to air and for those of you who have TruTV on your cable line-up, I would highly recommend that you view this show. It also helps put true cases in perspective after so many forensic type shows have been aired. While many of my favorites include all of the CSI episodes, Bones, NCIS, Law and Order, Crossing Jordan, just to name a few, Body of Evidence adds the reality of real cases and how different the T.V. versions are from real life. Go ahead....you know you want to watch it!
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Thanks for vititing, Tambri! I love her show, too! Unfortunately since I moved, I don't get TruTV anymore! :(
Bonnie
Dayle is my hero!! I love her show. I want to be just like her when I 'grow' up:) I am currently in grad school for clinical psych with emphasis in forensics and her show gives me so many prospectives. Thanks for the history on her
Kwaj,
Congrats! I admire you for doing what you dream! I had never even heard of forensics when I was in school so I never had the option as far as the type I would love to have gotten into. I wish you all the luck in the world and appreciate you stopping by and commenting!
Bonnie
Hi great article I loved Body of Evidence it doesn't seem to be on anymore in my area :( Dayle Hinman is the best and I am an aspiring profiler right now i am in school and studying forensics. I may be a bit "old" to be starting this but it's my dream.
Since Dayle grew up in Palm Beach Gardens she may be interested in a Missing Person from that area who disappeared on I-95 enroute from her Father's funeral in Cocoa, Florida on May 17, 1983 when Ex-Trooper Tim Harris was on Patrol. The Missing is Mary Lee Nappi(nee Sweat) DOB Nov/1941-5'2"-100 lbs-Brown Hair-Blue eyes driving new white Corvette. That car may reveal trace evidence. Please help us find her & if she was one of Tim Harris victims.
Watching Dayle Hinman in Body of Evidence is what made me want to become a criminal profiler. I love all of her shows and I hope to be just like her some day. All my thanks goes to Dayle because if I would have never saw her show I would have never thought of becoming a criminal profiler. Now it's all because of her and watching Body of Evidence every week that makes not want to wait to become a criminal profiler. :)
My MUM is 95 ,..Im 60 ,..And we love Mz dayle !!
I am addicted. Not only is she smart, she is a beautiful lady.
this bio is pretty superficial. was Dayle married? did she have kids? did she actually work on all the cases in the tv series? i know there's 1 episode that takes place in Ohio, did she really go to Ohio, and maybe other states? did she testify in court a lot? did they make episodes of her work on the Bundy and Simpson cases and if not, why not?
I really enjoy watching her Dayle she's a wonderful detective and I admire as a woman, very intelligent. Keep up the good work!!!!!
Does anyone know what sunglasses Dayle is usually waering in the shots when she has them on - Thanks and you can e-mail me at SuzannaNCarolina@aol.com
How can Dayle be contacted?
I am begging you please to contact me before i end up dead and then you will be investigating my death. If anything was to happen to me my predators names are Caroline/Carolyn Chambers. I'm being stalked, bullied and violated in so many ways as a human being is beyond your imagination. I loved and enjoyed the ability you have in assessing the crime scenes the way you do. Please email me psmytouch@gmail.com Please Ms. Hinman, please.
Does she have a sister by the name of Teresa?
I too am a big fan! I have been a fan since the very first Body of Evidence show. Dayle is an inspiration to woman!
She is an excellent profiler, very interesting to watch how works her cases and she is always such a professional.
She really takes care of her health and for her age she looks so great. I wish I looked that great. I just realized that she has finally retired and very sorry to hear that since I can now only watch the reruns that I have already watched many times and they are still great!
I hope you all the very best Dayle in your retirement. Always wondered if you have kids or you were a single professional. You really seem to have figured it all out and it shows. Best wishes!
Elaine Nelson
Hi Dayle
I am an engineer and watch dayle's shows all the time I am really impressed with her abilities. I wish her long life and make everyone in this world like her which will bring the peace in the world
Dayle's fan
Long live dayle hinman
Tambri Runk 4 years ago
I really like Dayle's show. It is very informative and intriguing. I am an avid fan of hers. I would like to find an autographed photo of hers if at all possible. Dayle is my insperation.