Forensic Art & Imaging
Jorge Molina is a forensic artist with a myriad of law enforcement training and experience working for large municipal and state law enforcement agencies. In his tenure as a forensic artist, he has assisted in the resolution of hundreds of investigations ranging from robbery to sexual assault to homicide. Assorted in scope, his forensic art services include composite drawings from witness descriptions, age-progressed images of wanted fugitives, and reconstructions of facial morphology from unidentified human remains.
Forensic art is most commonly recognized for the creation of composite drawings, often referred to as "police sketches." Although this is one of its most visible applications, forensic art encompasses a broad range of specialized techniques that support criminal investigations, human identification, and the judicial process. The discipline includes facial approximation, age progression, postmortem imaging, facial image comparison, making it a diverse and multifaceted field that extends far beyond composite sketching.
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Composite Sketches
Jorge creates composite sketches from eyewitness interviews to aid criminal investigations. By questioning witnesses about the suspect's facial features, hairstyle, and distinctive marks, he translates their memories into detailed sketches. These sketches are crucial for law enforcement, helping identify and apprehend suspects by providing a visual aid for public and interagency distribution.
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Facial Reconstructions
Jorge specializes in creating facial reconstructions from skulls to assist in identifying unknown individuals. Using his extensive knowledge of anatomy and forensic techniques, he rebuilds facial features based on the skull's structure. Jorge's reconstructions provide crucial visual representations that help law enforcement and medical examiners identify victims, playing a vital role in solving cases and finding answers for families.
