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What happened to Kristine Kupka?
Kristine's story told in
New York Magazine, Jan. 1999.
Visit www.kristinekupka.com today.
The Kristine Kupka investigation is being carried out by Gil Alba.  click for more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Gil Alba
Phone: 914.621.4331

TWO MISSING NYC WOMEN, KRISTINE KUPKA AND ANNA MARIE SCIVETTI, ARE THE FOCUS OF A NEW CLASS AT WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

This unique "murder or missing" course has adult students searching for REAL answers to REAL questions and making a REAL difference! The Westchester Community College brochure reads, "Do you love a good mystery? Here's your chance to experience the real thing. You become the detective. Investigate current unsolved cases and unravel the mystery." The private investigator/instructor places the students in the driver's seat allowing them to learn as they investigate. Gil Alba, retired First-Grade New York City detective and private investigator, is an instructor with first-hand experience. "This course is an in depth study of the Kupka and Scivetti cases - two women who disappeared in 1998 and whose cases are still active with the NYPD," stated Alba. Students research these and similar cases thus learning the appropriate procedures for conducting their own investigations, such as interviewing detectives, examining various means to dispose of bodies, developing theories, and the proper methods for approaching potential witnesses.

"We have become part of these cases," stated Sue DuRoss, a 42-year-old mother of 4 as she contacts the homicide detective & questions the police inspector in charge of the Scivetti case. "I know the Kupka case can be solved," stated Tom Pagliaro, a veteran NYC corrections officer, "this is a great course and more law enforcement officers should take it to learn investigative procedures from the best!"

Several guest speakers have attended, "The Art of Investigations," classes. Among them were Kathy Kupka who came to share the story of her missing sister. Dr. Joanne McMahon, a parapsychological researcher, explained the use and misuse of psychics in many investigations. Detective Diaz who delved into the course of action in the Weinstein Case, the NY millionaire whose kidnapping made headlines in NYC, and Homicide Detective Mike McLaughlin, assigned the Scivetti case. The class is even planning a field trip to accompany a psychic to the place where he believes Kristine Kupka's body is buried.

Additionally, The TV Show 48 Hours with Dan Rather will soon show the Kupka case.

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Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NY (914) 785-6830
Professional and Personal Development Courses.
Fall 2001 - Sept 19, 6:30-8:00 pm - Rm AAB-311

COURSE TITLE: "The Art of Investigations" COURSE

DESCRIPTION: Do you love a good mystery? Well, here's your chance to experience the real thing. You become the detective - investigate current, unsolved cases and unravel the mystery. Learn the methodology behind the investigation: research the case, develop a plan of action and learn investigative techniques from 28-year, First Grade, Ex-New York City Detective, Gil Alba.

48 HOURS-TV SHOW with Dan Rather may show the Kristine Kupka Case in January of 2001. The Kupka case is one of the two cases students will be studying."

"The Art of Investigations"
Course Outline (Tentative)
By Private Investigator Gil Alba

Session #1: - Witness a hypothetical crime in progress . . . students to discuss their observations.

Overview of current, unsolved cases the class will be investigating. Video interviews (5 min) of victims' sister's of two real, current pre-meditated . . . murder cases. Class will be divided in half . . . Group#1- The Kristine Kupka Case Group#2- The Anna Marie Scivetti Case Homework: Research cases on the Internet, newspapers, news shows and magazine's. Develop newsgroup on the internet for email and class interaction between students and teacher.

Session #2: Mini Lesson – How to Develop a Plan of Action: The Components of an Investigation Small Group Work – collaborate with group to delineate a plan of action. Individual student to discuss their plan of action. Homework: Individual theories to be posted on Alba's web site.

Session #3: Mini Lesson – Interviewing Techniques: Interrogative and Informative Small Group Work – develop interviewing role-play. View videotapes of TV Shows depicting the two cases & study interviewing techniques.
Homework: Interaction with law enforcement officials, experts in criminology and research other similar cases. Interview and request a crime expert; reporter, attorney, homicide detective to appear as a guest.

Session #4: Special Guest-Speaking about Psychics-PhD Joanne McManus: Parapsychological Consultant: Wrote Book-"Shopping for Miracles." Are Psychics really needed? Burden of Proof - Small Group Work – Outline a plan for gathering evidence. Guest speaker invited by students . . . Homicide Detective of the Scivetti Case appeared in last session.

Session #5: Special Guest: Kathy Kupka: Driving force behind the investigation of her sister's disappearance. Special Guest: Angel DeRuvo: A never-ending reminder of her sister, Anna Marie Scivetti's memory.

Each group to present their findings.

MSNBC Investigates preparing to film the class at Westchester Community College, NY

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