The Passing of Louis L. Akin, BA

Source: Gina Londino-Smolar, MS, Section Secretary

We would like to acknowledge the passing of General Section Associate Member Louis L. Akin, BA. Louis' career spanned more than 40 years, beginning as a private investigator in San Francisco, CA, and leading to his establishment of Akin & Associates, an investigative firm offering fatal incident analysis and reconstruction.

Louis was a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. He was a frequent speaker at legal education events and had several published articles. His work was featured in a 2015 documentary by filmmaker Tom Rosenberg: Nothing Human. He will be missed.

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