About John Lamberti

Founder, CrimeCraft Story Advisors

As a seasoned homicide investigator and LAPD homicide detective supervisor, I’ve worked countless cases, each with its own twists and challenges. I take great pains to never say I’ve seen it all—because in this line of work, there’s always something new to uncover. That unpredictability is what I bring to your stories. I help craft crime narratives that feel as raw, real, and gripping as the cases I’ve worked, ensuring your audience stays hooked.

Beyond the streets and modern-day investigations, I’ve spent years digging into the dusty archives of cold cases, cracking open long-forgotten murder investigations. This experience gave me a unique understanding of how things were done over the decades—from the early 20th century to modern times. My deep dive into these cases not only honed my expertise in solving them but also gave me the knowledge of investigative evolution—how techniques have advanced, and which old-school methods are still relevant today.

Before making the transition to law enforcement, I worked for more than a decade in television production, where I gained the skills to translate the complexity of real-life investigations into captivating visual stories. CrimeCraft Story Advisors is the fusion of these two worlds—authentic police procedure meets compelling storytelling—ensuring your crime stories feel as authentic as they are engaging.

What Sets Me Apart:

  • I’m not a retired detective with outdated knowledge. As an active, working homicide investigator, I bring the most up-to-date police methods, investigative techniques, and courtroom procedures to your project. You’ll never have to worry about your story feeling stuck in the past…Unless you want it to, which leads us to…

  • Cold Case Expertise: Years spent poring over and closing old, unsolved murder cases has given me a deep understanding of investigative techniques from different eras, so I can ensure historical accuracy or show how law enforcement methods have evolved.

  • Realism Meets Storytelling: With my background in television production, I know how to shape authentic law enforcement experiences into compelling visual narratives, ensuring accuracy without sacrificing entertainment.

  • Expertise in the Field: From street-level policing to high-stakes homicide and cold case investigations, I’ve been in the thick of it all, which means your crime story will have the edge of real-world experience.

Let’s work together to turn your crime stories into gripping, authentic narratives that keep your audience on their toes with the realism that only true investigative work can deliver.