The Unsolved Search: Inside the World of Search and Rescue
Hidden Histories
- Date
- Tuesday, 19 Jan 2027
- Time
- 7pm
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About this event
Join us for the return of renowned forensic search and rescue expert Peter Faulding, as he joins Boundless for a fascinating second online event exploring some of the most intriguing unsolved cases of his career.
What happens when a search reaches a dead end, vital clues remain unexplained and the answers continue to elude investigators? Drawing on his experience of working on complex, high-profile cases, Peter will take us behind the scenes of investigations where, despite extensive searches and painstaking efforts, the full truth remains unknown.
During this gripping talk, Peter will explore the challenges of searching for answers when the evidence is incomplete, the trail has gone cold or the circumstances surrounding a case remain a mystery. Discover how specialist search teams use advanced technology, forensic expertise and meticulous investigation to examine the evidence, uncover potential clues and explore new possibilities.
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About the Author
Peter Faulding
From childhood explorations of abandoned mine workings in Surrey to leading some of the UK’s most complex search and recovery operations, Peter Faulding has built a career at the edge of danger.
A former member of the Parachute Regiment Reserve, Peter founded Specialist Group International (SGI) in 1995. SGI is a 24-hour specialist rescue and forensic search organisation operating in the most challenging environments, including deep and fast-moving water, collapsed structures, confined spaces and complex crime scenes.
In 1999, Peter pioneered the use of high-frequency side-scan sonar for water searches, transforming underwater search operations across the UK and setting a new technical standard for missing-person investigations. Over more than three decades, he has played key roles in nationally significant and highly scrutinised cases.
Beyond operational work, Peter established the Lucas Dobson Water Safety Campaign, delivering free lifejackets to schools and promoting vital water-safety education nationwide. In 2024, his contribution to specialist search and public safety received royal recognition with a visit from HRH The Princess Royal.
Peter is also both a helicopter and fixed-wing pilot, holding UK and US FAA pilot licences, enabling rapid deployment and aerial assessment of challenging terrain.
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