ARIANNA ROWLEY
Riverton,UT
Summary
Dynamic Cold Case Leader with a proven track record of achieving a 30%+ case closure rate at Cold Case Coalition. Expert in homicide investigations and victimology profiling, leveraging strong analytical skills and effective communication to collaborate with law enforcement and support victims' families through complex legal processes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
COLD CASE LEADER
COLD CASE COALITION
07.2021 - Current
- Established a 30%+ case closure rate over a 6-year period by leveraging advanced investigative methodologies
- Prepared comprehensive 10-to-12-page investigation summaries for unsolved homicides and missing persons cases, integrating crime mapping, case timelines, victimology reports, and criminal profiling
- Gather case information through FOIA requests, online research, social media data collection, computer databases, public records and legal filings to compile accurate information for investigations
- Partner and collaborate with law enforcement, detectives assigned to cases, crime scene investigator(s) to exchange actionable case intelligence and review physical evidence.
- Interview witnesses, family members and acquaintances of crime suspects and victims
- Investigate background of suspects and witnesses to uncover any criminal activity
- Manage the impact of biases to remain neutral and objective during investigations
- Maintain professional integrity and credibility, adhering to applicable laws and regulations
SURVIVOR ADVOCATE INTERN
UTAH SURVIVOR’S OF HOMICIDE
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Designed and generated the UHS Homicide Survivors Client Handbook to guide families through the complexities of the Utah legal system
- Assisted coordinating tasks and event materials for the National Day of Remembrance for Survivors of Homicide at Utah State Capitol and UHS Charity Auction Dinner Awards 2025
- Victim and Family Advocacy Support & Emotional Support and Guidance
- Served as a primary liaison between victims’ families, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and the judiciary process
- Keeping families informed of their rights as victims of crime in Utah and providing explanations of the criminal justice process
- Accompanying victims and their families to court proceedings to provide support and help them navigate the legal environment
TRANSFER HONOR SOCIETY STUDENT STAFF
University of Utah
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Event Planner Assistant with the Lauren McCluskey Foundation for two campus-wide service project for the “Safety at Sunset” dinner and the “Race for “Campus Safety”
- Lead two student workshops with Counseling Center to mark Domestic Violence Awareness month designed to teach students recognize the red flags and early signs of emotional and physical health
- Advised current and incoming transfer students on course credit petitions
- Arranged event reservations (catering, event space, speakers, etc.)
- Planned, organized, and coordinated social events or projects
- Represented the organization during campus orientations, tabling events, and outreach initiatives
- Reached out to campus and community partners in search of new opportunities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Science - Criminology And Forensic Psychology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05-2026
Skills
Homicide Investigations/Missing Persons Investigative Skills: Criminal & Victimology Profiling, Criminal/Crime Scene Mapping, Case Timeline Mapping, Law Understanding, Records Handling, Surveillance Procedures, Locating Individuals, Evidence Collection, Investigative Interviewing
Observational Psychology Skills: DSM-5 Categorizations, Behavioral Patterning, Deception Detection, Conflict/Resolution Mediating
Researching Skills:
Analytical & Critical Thinking, Verbal and Written Communication, Problem-Solving
Certified:
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Timeline
SURVIVOR ADVOCATE INTERN
UTAH SURVIVOR’S OF HOMICIDE
08.2025 - 05.2026
TRANSFER HONOR SOCIETY STUDENT STAFF
University of Utah
05.2025 - 05.2026
COLD CASE LEADER
COLD CASE COALITION
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Criminology And Forensic Psychology
University of Utah