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Forensics

2010
Provides an introduction to forensics, and looks at cases in which forensic dentistry, forensic ballistics, computer forensics, facial reconstruction, and fingerprinting were used to solve crimes.

The stranger beside me

2009
Chronicles the story of convicted killer Ted Bundy by a woman who had worked with him at a Seattle crisis clinic and analyzes the double personality of Bundy, who admitted to killing nearly forty women.

Fakes and forgeries

2006
Presents an introduction to the crime of forgery, in simple text with illustrations, explaining how fake documents, fake money, and fake treasures have real life consequences, and discusses why people commit crimes and how they get caught.

Serial killers

2010
Profiles five serial killers and their crimes, including Jeffrey Dahmer, Dr. Harold Shipman, Ted Bundy, Aileen Wuornos, and the Green River Killer.

Mafia

1993
History of the Mafia with profiles of mob kingpins and their "business" activities.
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Compulsion to kill

1993
Presents the case studies of serial killers.

Most wanted

1993
Tells the stories of various felons who have earned the FBI's "most wanted" designation.

Mass murderers

1993
Profiles mass murderers such as, Richard Speck, Charles Whitman, and others while examining what possibly led them to commit the crimes.

Serial killers

1992
Presents accounts of the lives of serial killers Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, David Berkowitz, and Dennis Nilsen.

DNA evidence

2010
A brief overview of how forensic scientists use DNA to solve crimes, and describes real-life cases in which DNA evidence has identified or exonerated criminals.

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