December 17, 2002

Bill Riley, PI

Immediately after announcing that he has a distain for lawyers Bill donned his "Drag Queen of the Year" outfit.

Knowledge is Power

The speaker today was Bill Riley, a private investigator of 30+ years experience.  Based in Miami, Bill's background in private investigation started in the criminal justice system working in prosecution, and later, drawing from that experience he moved into the private sector to make his services available in all kinds of situations.  He related some high profile cases he has worked, and said that well known Miami criminal defense attorney Roy Black is among his clientele.  After telling the overflow crowd that there is virtually nothing that is secret once more than one person has knowledge of a fact, he related how investigators use all manner of  resource to get the needed information, including an admission that he has, on staff, a "dumpster diver" who searches individuals and business' garbage for needed information.  After revealing all the information that can be gleamed by  pouring through someone's trash the sale of shredders skyrocketed!!  An enlightening and informative program.

Check out the web site of Riley & Kiraly HERE.  Bill's partner is a much nicer guy!

Also in attendance today  was Kathi Bottig, our bright eyed Exchange Student from Austria.  She loves coming to the meetings - she can sleep in 1 1/2 hours longer than a regular school day!!!  The pin collection is growing!