Experienced Federal Investigators in Birmingham, AL
Ezra Heath
With more than 23 years of federal law enforcement experience, Ezra Heath has developed extensive expertise in forensic accounting, electronic and physical surveillance, confidential informant operations, fraud investigations, and hidden asset tracing. Following his retirement from the Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation Division in December 2023, he served with the Alabama Attorney General's Office before establishing Magic City Investigations in 2025.
Bachelor's in Finance, Auburn University
Master's in Accounting, University of South Alabama
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Chief’s Investigative Excellence Award
2021: Excellence in tax and/or financial investigations
2023: Excellence in tax and/or financial investigations
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Organized Crime/Drug Enforcement Task Force National Award
2014: Recognized for combating the heroin epidemic
Illegal Sports Betting
Ten defendants plead guilty — sports betting & money laundering
Eleven indicted — excise tax evasion & money laundering scheme
Public Corruption
Representative John Rogers sentenced — Jefferson County fraud case
Former Ala. Rep. sentenced to federal prison — kickback scheme
Alabama lawmaker’s assistant pleads guilty — federal kickback scheme
Hidden Assets
Brooke Brown
Forensic accountant Brooke Brown holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from The University of Alabama at Birmingham and is credentialed as both a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Brooke is a former forensic accountant with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, specializing in criminal investigations. Prior to joining the federal government, she served as a Senior Internal Auditor for corporate organizations in the insurance and healthcare industries.
Notable Experience
Elder Exploitation:
Bessemer man sentenced — elder fraud scheme
White-Collar/Construction Fraud:
Birmingham homebuilder — $1.2M fraud, 58 months in prison
Birmingham home builder sentenced — $1.2 million fraud
Public Corruption:
Representative John Rogers sentenced — Jefferson County fraud case
Another co-defendant sentenced — misappropriating JeffCo tax dollars
Contact Us Today
When you need experience, integrity, and investigative precision on your side, Magic City Investigations is here to help. Our team combines decades of federal law enforcement and forensic expertise to deliver the clarity and evidence you need to move forward confidently.
Phone: (659) 241-4080