homicide investigation

1930s: ranging from the rooftops of Paris to Scotland, Italy, and the Soviet Union, nineteen-year-old Vango is on the run???and seeking to discover his true identity.

Federal Agent Aaron Falk finds himself swept up in his past after attending the funeral of his best friend.

This book walks readers through the scene of the crime and into the forensics lab. Along the way, they'll meet the skilled professionals involved in homicide cases. From identifying the murder weapon to tracking a killer on the run, readers will be awed by the amount of meticulous work that goes into homicide investigation.

Introduces the reader to the basics of forensic science and criminal investigation, and discusses the details of mark and trace analysis. Using the clues left by tools, chemicals, body contact, and traces of human activity, forensic scientists can help criminal investigators solve crimes.

Uses the story of unexplained deaths to demonstrate how medical and police investigators make use of science and technology to discover how the people died, whether criminal acts are involved, and if so who is responsible.

Explores obtaining a career in the homicide unit.

Tells the true stories behind the A&E television series "Cold Case Files," looking at the forensic technologies used by detectives in their efforts to solve long-forgotten crimes.

Contains a behind the scenes look at crime scene investigations, examining the medical technology and cutting-edge science that helps to uncover the most baffling and brutal crimes.

True story of the Susan Tucker murder case, in which DNA testing was first used to bring a serial murderer to justice.