Patrice Gilgan
Private Investigator
Wilmington, NC
Patrice Gilgan is a licensed private investigator, certified fraud examiner, and certified forensic interviewer with over 15 years of experience uncovering the truth for her clients. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, The Daily Mail, and AARP, where she gained recognition for her expertise in exposing infidelity and navigating the complexities of investigative work.
Patrice is well known for her role on MTV’s Caught in the Act: Unfaithful, where she used her skills to help people confront difficult truths and rebuild their lives. Beyond television, she has built a strong following online, with 198,000 TikTok followers and over 30 million post views. On TikTok, she shares investigative tips, tools, and strategies to help others stay informed and safe.
She also runs a private Facebook group supporting women impacted by infidelity, providing them with resources and empowerment through open-source intelligence tools. With a unique blend of professional expertise and a relatable approach, Patrice continues to help individuals uncover the truth while making complex investigative techniques accessible to all.
Patrice also has personal experience of marital abandonment. Her husband abruptly disappeared after she decided to leave their marriage due to his substance abuse and erratic behavior following his brother’s death. He closed their successful restaurant, leaving her without financial support and in dire circumstances as a single mother of triplets. This abandonment led her to near homelessness, relying on welfare and food banks while striving to rebuild her life. Patrice overcame these challenges by returning to school, working hard, and eventually becoming a successful investigator. Her lived experience enables her to empathize with and guide her clients, particularly women facing similar situations, helping them uncover truths, find closure, and reclaim their lives. She therefore uses her story and experience to relate to other women who have experienced the same harrowing ordeal.