Presents a look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as the FBI, from its founding in 1908 to the controversies and challenges it faces today.
Relocating to Charleston after a particularly grueling case, Dr. Kay Scarpetta opens a private forensic pathology practice but is quickly targeted by local politics and a covert saboteur before a series of violent deaths brings her skills into high view.
"Describes different forensic processes and tools used to gather and analyze evidence from crime scenes. Includes real-life case studies and examples of how crimes are solved around the world"--Provided by publisher.
"Explores the different steps of crime investigation and the multiple methods crime scene investigators use when collecting evidence and solving murders. Includes real case files and case studies"--Provided by publisher.
Features insight into how scientific methods are applied to help solve crimes by looking at traces of evidence and profiles experts involved that use the techniques needed.