Crime scene investigations

Looks at the methods and technologies used by investigators to gather evidence and solve kidnapping crimes, and includes crime statistics, and career information.

Explains how investigators tracked down and eventually captured Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber. Includes a list of resources.

Describes the ways different kinds of forgeries, such as signatures and paintings, are investigated; discusses identity theft; and explores the cases of Konrad Kujau's fake Hitler diaries, Clifford Irving's forged Howard Hughes autobiography, and several archaeological fakes.

Describes the investigation and prosecution of Gary Leon Ridgway, the Green River serial murderer, in Washington State.

Examines how serial killers are caught, explaining related statistics, techniques, and careers; and discussing notorious serial murderers.

This book describes cases involving criminal profiling, such as the I-95 sniper shootings in Washington, D.C., "Green River Killer" Gary Leon Ridgway, serial killer William Heirens, David Berkowitz ("Son of Sam" killer), serial killer Ted Bundy, and serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.

Examines the modern methods and technical advances that are being used by crime investigators to stop identity theft, describing the steps investigators use to solve identity theft crimes and the job responsibilities and training required.

Presents a brief analysis of how the Washington, D.C. sniper shootings were solved and the role that forensic science and technology played in the investigation.

Describes the investigation of the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah federal building in Oklahoma City and the prosecution of the guilty party.

Defines cybercrime and examines how crimes committed with the use of a computer are investigated, discussing identifying suspects, tracking Web sites and e-mail, gathering and analyzing evidence, and other related topics.