Crime scene investigations

Who was the Zodiac Killer who terrorized residents of California during the 1960s and 1970s? The answer is still unknown. Readers take an in-depth look at the investigation that continues to fascinate Americans, discovering the details of the crimes and the search for the person who committed them. Additional information is presented through engaging sidebars and eye-catching fact boxes. Historical and contemporary photographs, including primary source images, help readers place themselves in the middle of one of the most famous unsolved mysteries in American history.

Examines the history and modern epidemic of drug trafficking as a worldwide illegal trade, and how international organizations are working on ending it.

Discusses the case of the murder of Emmett Till and examines the investigative and forensic methods that crime scene investigators use in such situations.

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy was a horrific event that stunned the world and left Americans deeply shaken. There are many conspiracy theories surrounding this crime and its aftermath, but readers will discover the facts as they take a closer look at the shooting and the events that followed with the help of fact boxes, detailed sidebars, and primary source photographs. Essential historical information is presented in an engaging way, as common facts taught in history classes share space with gripping details of the investigation of one of the most infamous crimes of the 20th century.

Readers discover how police use math and science to solve the puzzle of missing persons cases.

Readers learn how police target drug traffickers and what they can do to pursue a similar career.

Informative text gives readers an understanding of DNA and how forensic analysts can examine criminal evidence and create a genetic chain that leads to the perpetrator.

Readers learn both how ballistics research is performed and how law enforcement officials use these findings to solve crimes.

Readers learn about the risks inherent in this line of work as they explore the fascinating history of undercover operations.

Tracking serial killers is a difficult job, but the men and women who do it help put brutal murderers in jail. As readers explore gripping main text, detailed photographs, and informative fact boxes and sidebars, they discover how the methods used to track serial killers have changed throughout history. They also discover the importance of science and technology in this line of work. Readers interested in pursuing a career in this kind of crime scene investigation are presented with valuable information to help them begin preparing now for such a challenging career path.