Cowley served as an FBI profiler in the Behavioral Analysis Unit after work as a forensic scientist. Public accounts connect her BAU practice with serial violent-crime consultation, including the investigation later associated with the Golden State Killer.
Reported contribution: Cowley has publicly discussed BAU consultation on the series, including behavioral review and investigative support.
Match and outcome: Joseph DeAngelo was identified through investigative genetic genealogy and corroborating investigation. Publicly available material does not support crediting a behavioral profile with the identification.
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