The Miami Pi Chronicles Podcast

Dive into the world of private investigation through real cases, surveillance stories and conversations with the people who do this work every day. Miami Pi Chronicles is hosted by Francois McKinnon, founder of McKinnon Investigative Group Inc.

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Real Lessons a 30-Year Private Investigation Career Taught Us

In this landmark 30th-anniversary episode, Francois McKinnon and Oscar Santamaria look back on three decades of service in the investigative industry. They share essential private investigator career lessons on professional integrity, the necessity of specialized expertise, and the creative problem-solving required to close difficult cases.

From the CIA to Private Investigation: Scaling International Operations with Mark Hurwitz

Francois and Oscar sit down with former CIA officer Mark Hurwitz to discuss scaling an international investigative agency. From applying intelligence “tradecraft” to local cases to the high-stakes world of jury vetting and international asset searches, learn what it takes to operate at the top of the industry in 2026.

AI for Private Investigators: Leveraging AI for Better Workflow & Decision Making

Oscar and Francois dive into the future of the industry with a deep look at AI for private investigators. Learn how tools like ChatGPT are handling report writing and client intake, watch the “AI Challenge” pit surveillance vehicles against each other, and hear a wild field story about a covert investigation at a private club.

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Inside Criminal Defense: 30 Years in Florida Courts with Attorney Jonathan Friedman

Surveillance Vehicles, Covert Cameras and Real Dangers Private Investigators Face

How to Enter the World of Private Investigation with Oscar Santamaria

How Private Investigators Really Conduct Surveillance with Oscar Santamaria

Meet Your Host

Francois McKinnon

Francois McKinnon is a licensed South Florida private investigator with over 30 years of experience and the founder of McKinnon Investigative Group Inc.