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Evidence Board and Investigation Templates
These starter boards load straight into AnacapaChart, where every card, label and link is editable. Replace the placeholder text with your own information and add photos, files and links. Each template opens as a new board, so nothing you already have is changed.
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People and relationships
Map who knows whom, who works where, and how they connect.
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Chronological event board
Lay out events in order and link the evidence to each one.
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Mystery clue board
Keep clues, suspects and alibis connected while you solve a mystery.
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Research source board
Connect sources to the claims they support or dispute.
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Organisation and event chart
Show how organisations, people and events are tied together.
Open this templateHow to get started
- Choose a template below. It opens in the board as a new board.
- Replace the placeholder cards with your own text, photos and links.
- Add or remove cards and strings to fit your case.
- Fill in dates, categories, statuses and sources.
- Export your board when you are done.
Saving, sharing and export
Boards autosave in your browser on this device and stay there until you clear your site data, so export a board file when a board matters. A share link uploads a copy of the board to our storage, so do not share anything sensitive that way.
You can export a PNG image, save a board file you can import again later, or open a printable case report and save it as a PDF from your browser.
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit a template?
Yes. A template is an ordinary board. Change anything you like.
Can I download a template?
Open it in the board, then export a board file or an image. Boards autosave in your browser on this device and stay there until you clear your site data, so export a board file when a board matters. A share link uploads a copy of the board to our storage, so do not share anything sensitive that way.
Will you add more templates?
Yes. Tell us what you need through the contact page.
Related tools
- Evidence board maker: AnacapaChart is a free evidence board that runs in your browser.
- Detective board maker: Pin photos to a wall, scribble notes in the margins and join the clues with red string, the way detectives do on screen.
- Relationship map maker: Use AnacapaChart as a relationship mapping tool.
- Guides on evidence boards and link analysis