Forensic Astrology in Criminal Investigation: The Jayme Closs Case Validation Study

What Is Forensic Astrology?

Forensic astrology applies astronomical calculations and traditional astrological interpretation protocols to criminal investigations. Unlike predictive astrology, the forensic application focuses on event chart analysis—creating a mathematical snapshot of planetary positions at the exact time and location of a crime to extract potential investigative parameters.

The methodology derives directional bearings, distance estimates, timing windows, and behavioral profiles from planetary positions, then tests these against known outcomes. While controversial and unproven in controlled studies, anecdotal case validations suggest the technique may warrant systematic evaluation as a supplementary investigative tool.

Key applications

• Geographic profiling (directional bearings and search radii)
• Perpetrator behavioral characteristics
• Witness identification parameters
• Timeline reconstruction
• Relationship dynamics between parties
• Outcome pattern analysis

Case Study: Jayme Closs Abduction (October 15, 2018)

Incident: Double homicide and child abduction

Location: 1268 US Highway 8, Barron, Wisconsin (45.40°N, 91.90°W)

Time: October 15, 2018, 12:53 AM CDT

Victim: Jayme Closs, 13, held captive 88 days

Perpetrator: Jake Patterson, 21, apprehended after victim's escape

Captivity Location: Gordon, Wisconsin, ~97 km (60 miles) north of the crime scene

This case provides unusually clean validation potential due to the precise timestamp, known geographic endpoints, documented perpetrator profile, and a clear timeline from abduction to resolution.

Chart-Derived Parameters and Observed Outcomes

1) Victim Profile Indicators

Chart data: Ascendant Leo; Moon at 5°21' Capricorn in the 5th house; primary significator Sun, co-ruler Moon.

Predicted characteristics: High public visibility; young victim signature; capacity for survival (Moon engaged); endurance under duress (Capricorn).

Observed: National coverage and large search; victim age 13; survival through 88 days; escape through planning and persistence.

2) Perpetrator Behavioral Profile

Chart data: 7th-ruler Saturn; dominant Mars and Mercury; Mars emphasized (methods).

Predicted: Physical profile with Mars signatures; premeditation and reconnaissance (Mercury) combined with blitz violence (Mars).

Observed: Shaved head and face prior to crime; multiple reconnaissance visits; shotgun attack; minimal verbal interaction during captivity.

3) Relationship Dynamics

Chart data: Low connection score; no direct aspects between victim and perpetrator significators; 3rd-house emphasis (locality).

Predicted: Minimal direct connection; indirect fixation; regional proximity rather than intimate familiarity.

Observed: Perpetrator glimpsed victim once; no relationship; resided in the broader regional area.

4) Witness Detection Parameters

Chart data: Mercury (witness) in 4th (residential); 3rd-house ruler Sun (visible community); no accomplice signals (H11).

Predicted: Witness emergence from residential/domestic settings; authority or helping professionals; no accomplices.

Observed: Encounter with a retired social worker near a residence; neighbors sheltered the victim and called 911; no accomplices. Strong alignment with case facts.

5) Deception Configuration

Chart data: Mercury in Scorpio (mute sign); Venus–Saturn contact; mute-sign emphasis on 3rd/9th axes.

Predicted: Communication blackout; prolonged lack of actionable leads; community unaware despite proximity.

Observed: No ransom demands or communication; long period without information; neighbors unaware; victim hidden for extended periods. Strong alignment with case facts.

6) Resolution Pattern

Chart data: Libra IC; 4th-ruler Venus in 4th; 4th-house Mercury and Jupiter.

Predicted: Formal adjudication; resolution tied to domestic property; documentation/paperwork central.

Observed: Guilty plea entered; maximum sentence; home/property outcomes documented; resolution processed via formal legal channels. Substantial alignment.

Geographic Profiling: Mars Bearing

Traditional geographic profiling establishes search parameters from offender behavior and scene analysis. Here we compute directional bearings from planetary positions as an additional lens.

• Chart-derived bearing (Mars base): Direct ~191° (SSW); back-azimuth ~11° (N–NNE).
• Observed azimuths: Barron → Gordon ~12.6° NNE; Gordon → Barron ~192.8° SSW.
• Operational note: Bi-directional correspondence (approach and return vectors) aligns closely with a major north–south corridor (Highway 53).

Distance heuristic: A high distance weight suggested an extended radius; applied to an 80 km baseline implied ~98 km. The known distance is ~97 km.

Search efficiency thought experiment: A corridor-based approach (e.g., ±15° over ~100–120 km) can reduce practical search area by orders of magnitude versus an unconstrained 360° radius sweep—helpful for prioritization, not as sole guidance.

Empirical Snapshot

Across multiple independent parameters (victim profile, behavior, relationship type, witness setting, deception pattern, resolution, and bearings), chart-derived expectations showed notable correspondence with the documented record in this case.

Investigative Implications

Potential uses in active cases

• Enhance geographic profiling with direction corridors and candidate routes
• Extract behavioral signatures (e.g., Mars/Mercury/Saturn patterns) to inform lines of inquiry
• Anticipate witness emergence settings and prioritize canvassing
• Form timing hypotheses and communication patterns (deception configurations)

Critical requirements

• Precise event timestamp and accurate scene coordinates
• Standardized interpretation protocols to limit subjectivity
• Retrospective validation before operational use
• Integration with conventional methods—not a replacement

Known limitations

• No controlled double-blind studies in a forensic setting
• Specialized training required; results may vary with case complexity
• Does not identify specific individuals—only parameter ranges and patterns
• Mechanism of correlation is not established

Suggested Research Protocol

Phase 1 — Systematic validation: Retrospective analysis of solved cases with blind chart reads and statistical assessment of bearings and profile correspondence.

Phase 2 — Controlled application: Pilot with agencies on selected cases, tracking utility, resource prioritization outcomes, and miss/hit patterns.

Phase 3 — Standardization: Develop interpretation guidelines, training, and tooling; define integration points with existing investigative systems.

Conclusion

The Jayme Closs retrospective shows a number of concrete correspondences between chart-derived parameters and case facts—especially directional bearings and qualitative profile elements. While the mechanism remains unexplained and rigorous validation is outstanding, the approach may be worth formal study as a supplementary input for investigative prioritization, particularly in cases with precise timestamps and clear geography.

This analysis is presented for research and evaluation purposes. Case facts referenced from public records and reporting. Chart calculations were performed using professional astronomical software with verified ephemeris data.

For Law Enforcement Professionals

• Review retrospective case studies with precise timestamps and outcomes
• Conduct internal validation studies across solved cases
• Engage qualified practitioners for training on interpretation protocols
• Pilot cautiously on suitable cases; measure utility and resource impact
• Integrate as an adjunct to existing methods and databases

Keywords: forensic astrology, criminal investigation, geographic profiling, missing persons investigation, behavioral analysis, cold case investigation, astronomical forensics, search and rescue operations, perpetrator profiling