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This engrossing book takes readers through the entire investigative
process of five murder cases, with Dr. Lee as the gruesome tour
guide. The cases include the O.J. Simpson case and the death of an
Eastern Airlines pilot. Illustrations.
Dr. Henry C. Lee is highly regarded throughout the law-enforcement
community as one of the most talented and experienced forensic
scientists in the world. He has also received widespread public
recognition and media attention through his association with
sensational criminal investigations, including the JFK
assassination, the suicide of White House counsel Vincent Foster,
the Chandra Levy homicide, the O.J. Simpson and JonBenet Ramsey
cases, and, most recently, the Caylee Anthony case. In this new
book, Dr. Lee and critically acclaimed mystery writer Jerry
Labriola, MD, team up again to present another true-crime
page-turner on five notorious incidents:
- The Phil Spector case: Legendary music mogul Phil Spector was
charged with murder in the death of actress Lana Clarkson, found
slain in his mansion. But has Dr. Lee produced forensic evidence
suggesting her death was a suicide?
- The Brown's Chicken massacre: The savage murder of helpless
employees of a restaurant in Palatine, Illinois, was left unsolved
for over a decade until the painstaking forensic skills of Task
Force and Dr. Lee eventually identified the killers.
- Murder in the Sacristy: The brutal murder of a nun in a Toledo,
Ohio, church had bizarre ritualistic overtones and remained
unsolved until a priest was prosecuted twenty-six years later--the
same priest who had conducted the nun's funeral service Dr. Lee
testified at the trial of the priest and here he demonstrates how
the perseverance of law enforcement officials and forensic
scientists eventually solved the crime.
- The shooting of a Connecticut state trooper and the shooting
death of a fourteen-year-old young man: Dr. Lee discusses the dual
hazards of police work--being killed or injured in the line of duty
and the accidental killing of innocent victims or suspects. In
Hartford, while racial tensions threatened to spin out of control,
Dr. Lee reconstructed the shooting of a young African American by a
police officer. His diligent work defused hostilities that nearly
led to a riot.
- Genocide in Bosnia-Herzegovina: Dr. Lee discusses his role in the
excavation and, in some cases, the identification
of hundreds of bodies in the former Yugoslavia. The evidence he
uncovered was later used to build a case against suspects indicted
by the International War Crimes Tribunal.
Combining fascinating details of forensic science with a vivid
narrative, Shocking Cases from Dr. Henry Lee's Forensic Files is
must reading for true-crime readers and forensic science lovers.
Truly a legend in his own time, Dr. Henry C. Lee is considered by
many to be the greatest forensic criminalist in the world. He has
gained widespread public recognition through his involvement in
many high-profile cases. Now, as a follow-up to his highly
acclaimed Cracking Cases, Dr. Lee describes in intimate detail his
work in personally investigating five notorious murder cases, while
demonstrating the fascinating scientific techniques of forensic
science. Taking the reader through the entire investigative
process, Dr. Lee shares his thoughts on two high profile cases: The
Skakel-Moxley Murder. This case, which had remained unsolved for
three decades, seized the headlines since it involved the nephews
of Ethyl Kennedy and the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. In the fall
of 1975, the partially clad body of fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley
was found by a neighbor near the home of Rushton Skakel, the older
brother of Ethyl Kennedy. The night before, Martha had visited
Skakel's teenage sons at their house while the father was away on a
hunting trip. At 10 p.m., Martha reportedly left the Skakel
residence to return to her own house, a few doors away. She never
made it home. For twenty-four years no one was prosecuted. Finally,
in 1999, Dr. Lee and two other professionals were appointed to a
special task force charged with reviewing all of the evidence and
reinvestigating the case. In May of 2002, the case finally came to
trial and Dr. Lee testified before the jury. Dr. Lee's testimony
focused on a reconstruction of the crime scene and "indirect
forensic evidence." The ultimate verdict surprised many experienced
courtroom observers. The JonBenet Ramsey Case. The murder of
six-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey has created a frenzy of
media speculation, partly because local Colorado authorities
bungled the initial handling of the evidence. Two months after
discovery of the little girl's body, Dr. Lee was asked to help with
the inquiry. Dr. Lee knows as much about the forensic evidence in
this case as anyone alive - except for the murderer. He provides a
particularly extensive discussion of the complexities of this
provocative case. Dr. Lee also describes his investigations of the
Serra, Barrett, and Deng murder cases, which took place in
California, Florida, and Connecticut. Each of these cases have
taken dramatic twists and turns. Dr. Lee presents in scientific
detail how he investigated the murders, analyzed the evidence, and
used techniques that have played a critical role in bringing many
criminals to justice. He discusses how the criminalist examines
blood spatter evidence and uses blood identification, DNA analysis,
and other forensic technologies developed in the world's best
laboratories. Dr. Lee also makes the point that forensics continues
to advance. With every new scientific development, the prospect of
solving seemingly baffling "cold cases" becomes greater. This
page-turner by a world-renowned expert offers an intriguing
insider's look into the pursuit of justice in some of the most
notorious and troubling criminal cases of recent times.
Dr. Henry C. Lee is considered by many to be the greatest forensic
scientist in the world. His vast investigative experience (over
6,000 cases!) and participation in many high-profile trials have
earned him not only the highest respect from the law enforcement
community but also widespread public recognition. Here Dr. Lee once
again gives avid fans of true crime an intimate glimpse into the
real world of crime investigation, combining his unparalleled
expertise with a clear and lively narrative. Beginning with the
infamous Scott Peterson trial, Dr. Lee vividly recounts his
investigation of the case, focusing on the crucial issue of
physical evidence. As a criminalist who examined the remains of
both Laci Peterson and Conner, he brings a distinctive perspective
and unique voice to the case. He also weighs in on the verdict.
Next, Dr. Lee considers the much-publicized abduction of Elizabeth
Smart from her family's Salt Lake City home. After a fruitless
ten-month search, Elizabeth was found alive in a Salt Lake City
suburb with Brian Mitchell and his wife, both of whom appeared to
be mentally unstable. Dr. Lee-who investigated this compelling
case-demonstrates the importance of physical evidence in
reconstructing this crime. He also describes the role of
brainwashing and outlines distinct similarities with the Patty
Hearst case. In the final three chapters, Dr. Lee examines the case
of a novelist accused of murdering his wife-who had also been the
suspected link to a similar death in Germany-where a woman also
fatally fell down a flight of stairs; the murder of a man's wife in
which both the husband and her lover are considered suspects (with
an outcome that is guaranteed to shock!); and the killing of a
witness of an accused arsonist shortly before his trial, with a
stunning conclusion that derived from Dr. Lee's intriguing
investigative work. In each case, Dr. Lee presents - in addition to
an engrossing narrative - the scientific details of how law
enforcement investigated the crime, using the most recent advances
in modern forensic tools. This is a fascinating insider's look by a
world-renowned expert into the pursuit of justice in some of the
most sensational and intriguing criminal cases of recent times.
Henry Lee's Crime Scene Handbook outlines proven methods to help
you collect and process physical evidence correctly, analyze it
thoroughly, and understand its relevance to the case involved. It
evaluates the newest chemical and instrumental techniques, and
covers new areas such as forensic analysis of computers and
advanced shooting scene reconstruction methods. This "must-have"
guide is enhanced with dozens of color photographs, logic trees,
check lists, worksheets, case studies, lists of suppliers, and
more.
Henry Lee has consulted on thousands of criminal cases around the
world and is highly sought after to help solve difficult cases. Now
he and his co-authors share more than 50 years of combined
experience in this systematic approach to crime scene processing.
It provides the information you need for initial training, to take
with you in the field, and to refer to again and again during the
course of each investigation.
KEY FEATURES:
* Presents a unique, systematic approach to crime scene processing
* Covers in detail how to manage a crime scene, collect
information, search for, collect, and preserve physical evidence,
conduct field tests, and reconstruct a sequence of events
* Describes how to use the latest chemical and instrumental
techniques for each kind of crime scene
* Outlines common problems and provides clear recommendations for
overcoming them
* Includes logic trees, checklists, and worksheets that help
investigators evaluate the evidence in specific types of crimes
* Presents a unique, systematic approach to crime scene
processing
* Covers in detail how to manage a crime scene, collect
information, search for, collect, and preserve physical evidence,
conduct field tests, and reconstruct a sequence of events
* Describes how to use the latest chemical and instrumental
techniques for each kind of crime scene
* Outlines common problems and provides clear recommendations for
overcoming them
* Includes logic trees, checklists, and worksheets that help
investigators evaluate the evidence in specific types of crimes
This Second Edition of the best-selling Introduction to Forensic
Science and Criminalistics presents the practice of forensic
science from a broad viewpoint. The book has been developed to
serve as an introductory textbook for courses at the undergraduate
level-for both majors and non-majors-to provide students with a
working understanding of forensic science. The Second Edition is
fully updated to cover the latest scientific methods of evidence
collection, evidence analytic techniques, and the application of
the analysis results to an investigation and use in court. This
includes coverage of physical evidence, evidence collection, crime
scene processing, pattern evidence, fingerprint evidence,
questioned documents, DNA and biological evidence, drug evidence,
toolmarks and fireams, arson and explosives, chemical testing, and
a new chapter of computer and digital forensic evidence. Chapters
address crime scene evidence, laboratory procedures, emergency
technologies, as well as an adjudication of both criminal and civil
cases utilizing the evidence. All coverage has been fully updated
in all areas that have advanced since the publication of the last
edition. Features include: Progresses from introductory concepts-of
the legal system and crime scene concepts-to DNA, forensic biology,
chemistry, and laboratory principles Introduces students to the
scientific method and the application of it to the analysis to
various types, and classifications, of forensic evidence The
authors' 90-plus years of real-world police, investigative, and
forensic science laboratory experience is brought to bear on the
application of forensic science to the investigation and
prosecution of cases Addresses the latest developments and advances
in forensic sciences, particularly in evidence collection Offers a
full complement of instructor's resources to qualifying professors
Includes full pedagogy-including learning objectives, key terms,
end-of-chapter questions, and boxed case examples-to encourage
classroom learning and retention Introduction to Forensic Science
and Criminalistics, Second Edition, will serve as an invaluable
resource for students in their quest to understand the application
of science, and the scientific method, to various forensic
disciplines in the pursuit of law and justice through the court
system. An Instructor's Manual with Test Bank and Chapter
PowerPoint (R) slides are available upon qualified course adoption.
On a dank fall night at the Brooklyn Marine Terminal in New York
City, police uncover a grisly scene: the naked corpses of three
murdered young women lying on the pier. Weirdly, their bodies are
neatly arranged to form a perfect triangle, each face up with one
eye glued open and the other shut. A gunshot wound to the side of
each women's head confirms the initial impression that this was an
execution-style killing. Dr Henry Liu - a brilliant forensic
scientist - calls together the Global Interactive Forensics Team
(GIFT) to investigate these brutal murders. Composed of the very
best in the profession, this eclectic group of four men and one
woman work together as a forensics SWAT team to solve bizarre and
insidious crimes around the globe. Fans of mystery novels, true
crime and forensics dramas will not be able to put down this
entertaining and suspenseful page-turner.
Each year, too many law enforcement officers die in the line of
duty and too many people are killed by the police. Yet, can any of
these deaths be avoided? To answer this we must investigate the
nature and causes of these deaths in an unbiased and objective
manner to highlight and expose weaknesses in policy that can be
amended through more rigorous, enlightened, and culture-sensitive
training. Examining hypothetical cases drawn from the most
prevalent and typical officer-involved deaths in recent years,
Investigation and Prevention of Officer-Involved Deaths reviews the
circumstances, relevant discussions, and critical issues for each
case type wherein law enforcement officers have had to respond
outside of their usual and trained experience and where the final
outcome was the death of either the suspect, an innocent bystander,
or the officer. With a focus on crime scene investigation and the
collection and preservation of the relevant forensic evidence, the
book outlines appropriate crime scene procedures for each situation
and lists potential categories of forensic evidence to be searched
for, collected, and submitted to the forensic laboratory for
analysis. The authors discuss postmortem protocols, including
autopsy reports, toxicological analyses, and other appropriate
investigative findings. They then examine policy and training
protocols for each, look at the use and potential benefit of
less-lethal weapons, and pose the critical question of "what would
you do if you were the police officer." Through the serious study
of each of the categories presented in this book, police officers
and other groups of law enforcement officials can more fully
comprehend and appreciate the societal significance of such cases.
The more aware, sensitive, and well-educated are officers of the
law, the more dignified, humane, and safe are the communities they
are sworn to serve.
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