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Best of the State September, 2023 -- Dukes Investigations and Consulting LLC has been selected for the 2023 Best of the State Award for Private Investigator category by the State Award Program.

Dukes Investigations: Unveiling the Veil of Mystery with Expert Private Investigation Services

Dukes Investigations is a private investigation company founded and run by Henry Dukes, a seasoned law enforcement professional with over 35 years of experience. The company specializes in a range of investigation services including background checks, child custody cases, commercial and criminal investigations, surveillance, missing persons, infidelity and insurance fraud.

At Dukes Investigations, they take great pride in their attention to detail and commitment to their clients. The team understands that the work they do can have a significant impact on their clients' lives, which is why they are dedicated to providing accurate and reliable information.

Background checks are a specialty at Dukes Investigations. With so much of our lives playing out online, it can be difficult to determine the truth about a person's background. Dukes Investigations has the expertise to dig deep and uncover the facts about a person's history, including criminal records.

Child custody cases are another area of expertise for Dukes Investigations. Custody battles can be emotionally charged and complicated, and having a professional on your side can make all the difference.

When it comes to commercial and criminal investigations, Dukes Investigations has a proven track record of success. They work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and objectives, and then use their experience and resources to uncover the truth. Missing persons cases can be extremely stressful and emotionally draining for families. Dukes Investigations has helped families reunite with loved ones. The team has access to advanced technology and resources that can help locate missing persons, even when the trail has gone cold.

Infidelity investigations can be some of the most difficult cases to deal with, but the team at Dukes Investigations handles these cases with professionalism and discretion. They understand the sensitivity of the situation and work with clients to get the answers they need. Finally, insurance fraud investigations are another area of ex- pertise for Dukes Investigations. Insurance fraud can be costly for businesses and individuals, and the team has the skills and expertise to uncover fraudulent activity and gather evidence.

Dukes Investigations is committed to providing clients with the answers they need when it matters most. Their slogan, "When the answer counts, count on Dukes Investigations," reflects their com- mitment to delivering reliable and accurate information to clients in a timely manner. With years of experience and a proven track record of success, Dukes Investigations is a trusted name in the private investigation industry.

Irmo, SC (Paul Kirby) - A local private investigator who was hired by the family of Tao Gao who went missing last Friday in Irmo, was the person who located the missing man's body in a pond near his home Sunday. According to the Irmo Police Department's report, Henry Dukes, owner of Dukes' Investigations and Consulting and a well-known retired law enforcement officer who is now working as a private investigator, found the missing man in hours after the family hired him to work the case.

In the police report, it read that Irmo officers responded to the pond after Dukes saw the body of someone floating in the water and dialed 911. Once officers arrived and Dukes pointed out where the body was, the police noted distinctive marks that helped them positively identify the man as Tao Gao, the missing man. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department's Dive team was called in to recover the his body.

In an interview Wednesday, Dukes said that after the family hired him, he conducted interviews with the everyone and especially the last people who had seen Gao alive. His bicycle and other forms of transportation were still home which led Dukes to believe that he had walked to wherever he was. During one of the interviews, Dukes discovered that Gao enjoyed meditating at a pond near his home. Once Dukes approached that pond, he saw personal belongings along the bank that were quickly identified as some of the missing man's personal effects. That's when Dukes looked into the water and discovered the man floating in the pond.

Since the discover of Tao, Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has had an autopsy performed and today released its findings. That report said that Tao Gao's death was due to drowning. No foul play is suspected.

Dukes said that he was just glad that he could bring some peace and closure to the family. He said that in his experience, the only thing he's seen worse than a person losing someone they love, is not knowing what's happened to a loved one who has simply disappeared. "Once their loved one is found, most can begin the healing process. When someone you love is missing and there's that unknown aspect, as hard as most try, they simple can't put that feeling of not knowing behind them."

-Paul Kirby