William Dear (detective)
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William C. Dear is a well-known Dallas-based private investigator
. He owns the firm William C. Dear & Associates. His notable cases include the original steam tunnel incident
involving James Dallas Egbert III. In 1995 he participated as an investigator on the "Alien Autopsy
" a Fox Television program about an autopsy
supposedly carried out on an extraterrestrial being
.
According to Dear's webpage, he has also written a fictional book called Dead Men Don't Lie. He has also written two instructional books: Adopted: How to Find Your Biological Parents and Other Family Members, and Fingerprinting: How to Take Mistake-Proof Fingerprint Impressions.
In his book Private Detective, Dear mentions that he intends to write books on the case of mystery woman Barbara Russo and on the death of jockey Dan Beckon.
Private investigator
A private investigator , private detective or inquiry agent, is a person who can be hired by individuals or groups to undertake investigatory law services. Private detectives/investigators often work for attorneys in civil cases. Many work for insurance companies to investigate suspicious claims...
. He owns the firm William C. Dear & Associates. His notable cases include the original steam tunnel incident
Steam tunnel incident
James Dallas Egbert III was a student at Michigan State University who was incorrectly alleged to have disappeared into the school's steam tunnels for reasons related to the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons ....
involving James Dallas Egbert III. In 1995 he participated as an investigator on the "Alien Autopsy
Alien Autopsy
Alien Autopsy is a 2006 British comedy film with elements of science fiction, directed by Jonny Campbell. Written by William Davies, it relates the events surrounding the famous "alien autopsy" film promoted by Ray Santilli and stars Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, also known as Ant & Dec...
" a Fox Television program about an autopsy
Autopsy
An autopsy—also known as a post-mortem examination, necropsy , autopsia cadaverum, or obduction—is a highly specialized surgical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a corpse to determine the cause and manner of death and to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present...
supposedly carried out on an extraterrestrial being
Extraterrestrial life
Extraterrestrial life is defined as life that does not originate from Earth...
.
Books
- 1984: The Dungeon Master: The Disappearance of James Dallas Egbert IIIThe Dungeon MasterThe Dungeon Master: The Disappearance of James Dallas Egbert III is a 1984 nonfiction book written by private investigator William Dear, giving his explanation of the 1979 "steam tunnel incident", which he feels was misrepresented by the news media...
(Houghton Mifflin, Boston) - 1989: "Please ... Don't Kill Me": The True Story of the Milo Murder (Houghton Mifflin, Boston) (with Carlton Stowers)
- 1992: Private Detective: From the Files of the World's Greatest Private Eye (Bloomsbury, London)
- 2001: O.J. Is Guilty But Not of Murder (Dear Overseas)
According to Dear's webpage, he has also written a fictional book called Dead Men Don't Lie. He has also written two instructional books: Adopted: How to Find Your Biological Parents and Other Family Members, and Fingerprinting: How to Take Mistake-Proof Fingerprint Impressions.
In his book Private Detective, Dear mentions that he intends to write books on the case of mystery woman Barbara Russo and on the death of jockey Dan Beckon.