crime

Profiles forty unsolved cases, arranged in chronological order, that offer insight into the evolution of criminal investigation techniques and forensics over a period of more than 170 years.

Examines fifty mysteries from throughout history, discussing the facts known about the murder of Napoleon, Lizzie Borden's innocence, Amelia Earhart's fate, the identity of the Zodiac, JonBen?t Ramsey's killer, and more.

Contains over six hundred alphabetized, cross-referenced articles on topics in American law enforcement and its history, covering federal agencies, state and city police departments, individuals, tools, techniques, codes and jargon, crime types, social issues, and other aspects, and includes a bibliography, list of Web sites, and directory of police academies.

Contains 625 alphabetically arranged entries that examine various aspects of criminal justice in the U.S., covering criminals, codes and categories of law, law enforcement agencies, courts, corrections, the U.S. Constitution, and Supreme Court rulings. Includes a time line, personages and subject indexes, and other reference materials.

Presents a comprehensive survey of over five hundred unsolved crimes of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries including Marilyn Monroe, Jimmy Hoffa, Jack the Ripper, and the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh's son.

Traces the history of crime and punishment in the U.S. from the 1800s to the early 2000s, covering twelve topics, focusing on different types of crime, and their causes.

Contains entries that provide information about people and events in the history of American crime, from Viking raids to DNA evidence; arranged alphabetically from A-to-J, with photographs and illustrations.

Tom spends an agonizing summer trying to decide whether he should report to the police that it was his best friend who had robbed a local grocery store.

Examines what happens when a crime is perpetrated against an innocent person and nobody cares, discussing the protection of those responsible for rescuing victims and the legal aspects of such situations, in the United States, overseas, in the air, and on the water.

Provides a selection of essays on criminal justice systems around the world, including information on law enforcement, courts, corrections, and other issues.