The Psychology of Death Investigations - Behavioral Analysis for Psychological Autopsy and Criminal Profiling (Hardcover)

The Psychology of Death Investigations outlines definitively how behavioral evidence can often provide the necessary components and "missing pieces" to complement physical evidence as an essential tool for incident reconstruction. In order to determine the direction of an investigation and to prioritize leads, if necessary, death investigators must establish the manner of a death: natural, accident, homicide or suicide. The most overlooked aspect of death investigation is the psychological dimension, which can provide unique leads, correct false assumptions, enhance investigative awareness, and solve cases in surprising ways. In an estimated 10-20% of cases, the manner of death cannot be determined, or worse, has been erroneously categorized. Since many jurisdictions can't afford behavioral consultants, this book has been written to provide practical information for a basic psychological analysis. If the circumstances surrounding a death are equivocal, psychological consultants can compile information retrospectively about a deceased person's mental state and possible motive to assist with unravelling ambiguity about the manner of death. This is the primary function of a psychological autopsy, and, as such, this is the first book of its kind dedicated solely to the topic. In the event that the manner of death is determined to be a homicide, behavioral profiling can help to focus the potential pool of suspects. Professionals and students alike will benefit from the exercise of cognitive awareness and the application of psychological logic presented. Psychologists, medical examiners, coroners, attorneys, fraud examiners, law enforcement personnel, death and homicide investigators, and students enrolled in criminal profiling, forensic psychology, and criminal justice programs will find this text to be a compelling and insightful reference to add to their professional toolkit.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2017
First published:	2018
Authors:	Katherine Ramsland
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	200
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-73529-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Criminal or forensic psychology Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Forensic science Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Social law > General Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Clinical psychology > Psychotherapy
LSN:	1-138-73529-9
Barcode:	9781138735293

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