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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Vidocq_SocietyVidocq Society - Wikipedia

    The Vidocq Society is a members-only crime-solving club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Origin of name. It is named for Eugène François Vidocq, the ground-breaking 19th century French and first private detective, [1] who helped police by using the psychology of the criminal to solve cold case homicides. [2] .

  2. vidocq.org › historyAbout the Founding of the Vidocq Society

    Sadly, Frank Bender passed away in 2011. Richard Walter left the Society in 2016. Bill Fleisher continues to serve the Society as its Commissioner Emeritus. Original Founders: William L. Fleisher, Frank Bender, and Richard Walter.

  3. www.cbsnews.com › philadelphia › newsVidocq Society Believes They Are Close To Figuring Out 'The ...

    Nov 11, 2020 · PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A memorial service was held Wednesday for a little boy who's become known as "America's unknown child." The boy was found dead 61 years ago in Philadelphia's Fox...

  4. vidocq.orgThe Vidocq Society

    What is the Vidocq Society? The Society was founded in 1990 in Philadelphia, PA, to assist homicide investigators in the resolution of long unsolved homicides. Our all-volunteer team of forensic experts and investigators serve to assist law enforcement in solving difficult cold cases.

  5. www.police1.com › cold-case › articlesSolving cold cases over lunch: History of the Vidocq Society

    • Sarah Calams
    • The society is named after Eugène François Vidocq, a French criminal-turned-detective. Vidocq spent time in prison (mainly for petty offenses). After leaving prison, he became a police spy and informer.
    • The Vidocq Society was founded by three forensic experts. The society, which was founded in 1990, was created by: William Fleisher, a former Philadelphia officer and FBI agent.
    • The society has 82 members (one for each year of Vidocq’s life), who act as confidential consultants to police agencies. Members of the society include
    • Police departments can request assistance from the society – free of charge. The Vidocq Society is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization, meaning all 82 members volunteer their time and aren’t compensated for their work.

  6. www.latimes.com › world-nation › storyPhiladelphia's slain 'Boy in the Box' named 6 decades later ...

    Dec 9, 2022 · Nearly 66 years after the battered body of a young boy was found stuffed inside a cardboard box, Philadelphia police say they have finally unlocked a central mystery in the city’s most notorious...

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  8. vidocq.org › about-us › the-life-of-monsieur-vidocqThe Life of Monsieur Vidocq

    Eugène François Vidocq was an 18th century French crook-turned-cop who was a confidant of at least two famous contemporary French writers and an inspiration for many others around the world.