Explains the DNA analysis process beginning with collection of evidence at a crime scene to the statistical interpretation of the results. This book details genetic genealogy and tracing domestic pet hairs to perpetrators. It includes a glossary with over 400 terms for reference of unfamiliar terms and an acronym guide to decipher the DNA dialect.
From describing the fundamentals of computer crimes and the scenes left in their wake to detailing how to build an effective forensic investigative force, this book presents a guide on how to beat cyber criminals at their own game. It also contains a chapter that deals with investigating Internet crimes against children.
Helps readers learn the forensic analysis of computer systems with a three-part approach covering tools, technology, and case studies. This book provides the technical 'how to' information for collecting and analyzing digital evidence in common situations, starting with computers, moving on to networks, and culminating with embedded systems.
Describes various aspects of modern forensic pathology. This book offers information on tasers, pepper spray, Excited Delirium Syndrome, and nursing home death.
Fingerprints: Analysis and Understanding the Science, Second Edition is a concise, easy-to-read text addressing the fundamental techniques of collecting and analyzing latent fingerprint evidence.
As witnessed in landmark criminal cases, the quality and integrity of bloodstain evidence can be a crucial factor in determining a verdict. This authoritative reference provides an in-depth investigation of this vital topic. Throughout the book, a multidisciplinary approach presents scene and laboratory examinations in conjunction with forensic
Intended for use outside the laboratory and classroom, by professional forensic scientists, anthropologists and researchers, this volume includes the information needed for identification purposes, including hundreds of photographs designed to show a maximum amount of anatomical information. It provides multiple views of every bone in the body.
David Gibson explores the role played by plants (and fungi) in investigating crime. Highlighting a range of real cases in which botanical evidence was involved, he describes how leaves, seeds, and moss fragments can link a suspect to a crime scene. He also considers cases in which plants themselves can be the subject of crime.
Introduction to Forensic Criminal Psychology 6th edition provides a clear, comprehensive and engaging coverage of the subject. With a continued emphasis on key empirical findings and the theory stemming from this research, this book will equip you with a deep and contextualised understanding of this fascinating area.
Covering the conceptual basis and practical applications of psychology in forensic and criminal contexts, the second edition of this theoretically rigorous and fun introduction includes updated definitions, an extended research methods chapter and additional content on domestic violence and gender and criminality.
Keeping readers at the forefront of current practices across the forensic disciplines, this fourth edition is an excellent source of information for anyone studying forensic science or law.
The new edition of Forensic Psychology: The Basics continues to provide an essential and accessible overview of one of the most dynamic and fascinating disciplines. This is an invaluable guide to the core topics and concepts for students across a range of disciplines, or general readers seeking a concise and jargon-free introduction.
Limb by limb, case by case - some criminal, some historical, some unaccountably bizarre - Dame Sue Black reconstructs with intimate sensitivity and compassion the hidden stories in what we leave behind.
As she argues 'Punishment doesn't change minds but psychological space does'.
As well as exploring her patients' minds, Adshead examines her own learning curve and psychology - how she deals with revulsion and hopelessness, boundaries and personal risk.
And here I am. Totally alone in a cell with a convicted sex offender who is free to do what he wants. There is no officer. No handcuffs. No radio. Only the man across the desk and me. He looks more petrified than I do.
A fascinating and insightful book on the world of forensic science, by the UK's most respected forensic scientist and author of When the Dogs Don't Bark
Thinking of a career that indulges your CSI fantasies? Want to understand the psychology of crime? Whether studying it for the first time or an interested spectator, Forensic Psychology For Dummies gives you all the essentials for understanding this exciting field, plus fascinating case examples from around the world.
A valuable source of information for all those who are required to facilitate decisions regarding the cause and effects of fire. Students of forensic science will also find this text a useful insight into fire scene investigation.
Lie detection, offender profiling, insanity in the law, the minds of serial killers, and many other topics that fill news and fiction are all aspects of the rapidly developing area of Forensic Psychology. David Canter shows how these often controversial topics bridge the gaps between academics and practitioners, behavioural sciences, and the law.
A sexual sadist, the Zodiac's pleasure was torture and murder. He taunted the authorities with mocking notes telling where he would strike next. The official tally of his victims was six. He claimed 37 dead. He was never caught. This book tells the inside story of the hunt for the hooded killer, and finally reveals his possible true identity.
Tells the story of a national obsession. This title presents a tale of dark deeds and guilty pleasures, a riveting investigation into the British soul by one of our finest historians.
This new dictionary covers a wide range of terms used in the field of forensic science, touching on related disciplines such as chemistry, biology, and anthropology. Case examples, figures, and photographs make it the ideal reference for students and practitioners of forensic science, as well as those with an interest in forensic science.
A highly practical and invaluable introduction to crime scene management and evidence recovery for all first response officers. Offers step-by-step guidance on the various analysis techniques involved in forensic examination alongside clear scientific explanations written specifically for the non-specialist.
The second edition of this book guides aspiring and newly appointed CSIs through the methods and procedures for the accurate recording and recovery of evidence from the scene of a crime.
Begins with an overview of investigation and computer foundations. This book describes data structures, analyzes example disk images, provides advanced investigation scenarios, and uses open source file system analysis tools. It analyzes the contents of multiple disk volumes, such as RAID and disk spanning.
Fingerprint identification is the most efficient, rapid, and cost-effective forensic identification modality. This title presents a guide to the recovery, identification, and management of unidentified postmortem fingerprint records - topics from postmortem fingerprint processing to database submission and case management that are discussed.
Looks at the history of forensic science over the last two centuries, during which time a combination of remarkable intuition, painstaking observation and leaps in scientific knowledge have developed this fascinating branch of detection.
This title, filled with case studies, illustrations and photographs, draws on interviews with police personnel and forensic scientists to uncover the vast and detailed under-workings of criminal investigation. Topics covered include: the stages of a body's decay and criminal science career paths.
* Offers a unique mix of mathematics and statistics topics,specifically tailored to a forensic science undergraduatedegree. * All topics illustrated with examples from the forensic sciencediscipline. * Written in an accessible, student-friendly way to engageinterest and enhance learning and confidence.
Forensic Science in Court: The Role of the Expert Witness is a practical handbook aimed at forensic science students, to help them prepare as an expert witness when presenting their evidence in court.