Crime scene investigations

In this book, learn how the science of criminal profiling combines forensics and psychology to understand the type of person who commits crimes.

Explains how body farms are used to help forensic anthropologists and scientists better understand how the human body decomposes in various conditions. Includes photographs of bodies in different stages of decomposition.

Computers can be powerful tools for creating positive change, but in the wrong hands, they can also be destructive weapons. Cybercrime is a growing field of criminal activity, and it is important to know as much as possible about it to avoid becoming a victim. Also discusses how to prepare for an exciting career investigating cybercriminals.

Identity theft is sometimes considered a victimless crime, but readers will discover the truth about this damaging kind of crime as they learn about its history and the ways identity thieves work today. Essential facts about the methods identity thieves use including stealing mail and hacking computers are presented through comprehensive main text, comprehensive sidebars, and informative fact boxes.

Features investigating the Mafia through crime statistics, career information, explanations of crime solving techniques, and crime busting facts. Also includes bibliographies for further research, full color photographs, charts, and a detailed index.

Examine the world of the criminal investigator and other professions who are on the frontline of solving the murder of Emmett Till. Includes informative sidebars.

Looks at the methods and technologies used by investigators to find missing persons, explaining forensic techniques, and offering crime statistics, career information, and related facts.

Providing examples from specific cases, this book discusses police work on unsolved cases of violent crimes, referred to as cold cases, including the use of forensics, new clues, new technology, the CODIS database and DNA profiling, and investigating the investigation.

Providing examples from specific cases, this book discusses the responsibilities of homicide detectives, including investigating violent deaths, identifying killers, and bringing murderers to justice.