Berwyn Group

Case Study: When the Records End, Experience Begins

It Started with Almost Nothing Sometimes, the smallest clue is all we need to uncover the full story. In this case, our team located an obituary with just a name and general location – no age, no date of birth, no definitive identifiers. At first glance, it wasn’t enough [continue reading]

Case Study: Looking Beyond Standard Sources

The Curveball During a routine death validation, one record stood out. The individual had several potential matches and incomplete data, with no confirmed date of death available through standard sources. While reviewing the obituary, the Berwyn Team of Experts spotted a comment mentioning the individual’s connection to Major League [continue reading]

Case Study: How a Harley and a Hunch Solved an Identity Mystery

The Clue  During a death validation review, our team encountered an obituary featuring a photo of the decedent on a Harley-Davidson. While the death record itself was plausible, we needed additional confirmation to confidently tie it to the correct individual—especially given multiple similar name matches.  The Trail  The photo [continue reading]

Case Study: When Twins Confuse the Data and How Human Validation Prevents Costly Errors

Background  At The Berwyn Group, we often encounter near-identical records that challenge even the most sophisticated death audit processes. One recurring challenge is distinguishing between twins who share not only birthdates, but also strikingly similar names and life histories.  Recently, our team encountered several such cases where death records [continue reading]

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