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Improve your use of tire imprint evidence with the work of an expert. McDonald discusses methods for examining, capturing, and recording imprints, outlines standard procedures for identification, shows how to prepare expert testimony, and provides detailed technical information helpful in identifying imprints.
Autoerotic Deaths: Practical Forensic and Investigative
Perspectives is a collaboration between two internationally known
experts who combine their extensive experience to present a
scientific, modern view of autoerotic death-complete with a wide
variety of exquisite case histories, photographs, and investigator
tips. Chief Medical Examiner Anny Sauvageau of Alberta, Canada and
retired NYPD Lieutenant Commander Vernon J. Geberth bring
considerable insight to this volume, providing practical and
conventional information based on scientific research and case
experience from the field. Enhanced with more than 100 color
photos, the book explores: The evolution of the concept of sexual
asphyxia and autoerotic death The definition and epidemiology of
autoerotic death, pitfalls involved in the application of the term
autoerotic, and best practices for approaching these death scenes
Death scene characteristics and the importance of recognizing clues
to the autoerotic nature of a death Methods of autoerotic death,
including hanging, plastic bags, chemical substances, and other
less-common scenarios Atypical victims of autoerotic deaths Using a
case history format, the book presents a complete analysis of all
aspects of this unusual and unfortunate type of death. The
combination of theory and practice, along with up-to-date science,
makes this book an unparalleled resource for all those involved in
the investigation of these peculiar incidents.
Autoerotic Deaths: Practical Forensic and Investigative
Perspectives is a collaboration between two internationally known
experts who combine their extensive experience to present a
scientific, modern view of autoerotic death-complete with a wide
variety of exquisite case histories, photographs, and investigator
tips. Chief Medical Examiner Anny Sauvageau of Alberta, Canada and
retired NYPD Lieutenant Commander Vernon J. Geberth bring
considerable insight to this volume, providing practical and
conventional information based on scientific research and case
experience from the field. Enhanced with more than 100 color
photos, the book explores: The evolution of the concept of sexual
asphyxia and autoerotic death The definition and epidemiology of
autoerotic death, pitfalls involved in the application of the term
autoerotic, and best practices for approaching these death scenes
Death scene characteristics and the importance of recognizing clues
to the autoerotic nature of a death Methods of autoerotic death,
including hanging, plastic bags, chemical substances, and other
less-common scenarios Atypical victims of autoerotic deaths Using a
case history format, the book presents a complete analysis of all
aspects of this unusual and unfortunate type of death. The
combination of theory and practice, along with up-to-date science,
makes this book an unparalleled resource for all those involved in
the investigation of these peculiar incidents.
This book provides protocols for suicide and equivocal death
investigation, police action shooting investigations and a homicide
supervisor's checklist. It contains state-of-the-art anatomical
graphics in full color to assist the investigator in describing any
injuries or wounds to the body.
Practical Investigation Techniques is useful for new as well as
veteran investigators to establish a practical standard for
conducting a wide range of diverse criminal investigations. Written
by a veteran investigator, the book teaches the proper
investigative techniques for such criminal activities as extortion,
blackmail, credit card fraud, check fraud, fencing operations,
employee theft, sports gambling, money laundering, and shoplifting
rings. Practical Investigation Techniques is presented in an
easy-to-read format and provides a wealth of specific investigation
techniques, checklists, and case studies.
Remember: Do it right the first time. You only get one chance.
-Vernon J. Geberth, M.S., M.P.S., 1980, Homicide and Forensic
Consultant, Author of Practical Homicide Investigation (R), and the
Series Editor of Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic
Investigations. In Practical Homicide Investigation, renowned
author and investigator Vernon J. Geberth provided thousands of law
enforcement professionals with invaluable techniques for
investigation of sudden and violent death. Now he shares his
practical and clinical expertise related to the unique
characteristics of sex-related homicide and death investigations.
Renowned for being THE definitive source on these types of cases,
this volume has been revised and expanded to provide additional
case histories to emphasize the essential procedures and techniques
on which to build a solid, prosecutable case. This comprehensive
volume is an incredible compilation that exhausts the subject.
Vern's remarkable experience and unmatched expertise have given him
unparalleled insight into the investigation of sexually deviant
crimes and the psyche of those who perpetrate violent sex related
crimes. -Michigan Assistant Attorney General Donna Pendergast
Sex-Related Homicide and Death Investigation is truly a chronicle
of practical and clinical case studies, combined with invaluable
investigative guidelines, that takes the reader to another level of
knowledge in this unique field. It represents an accomplishment
that no other author has yet achieved. - Legendary criminal
profiler Robert K. Ressler, commenting on the First Edition In
typical Vernon Geberth style, we do not merely read of sexual
murder...We are thrust into the horror...transported to the crime
scene. We live it, smell it, experience it and feel it. -From the
Foreword by Larry Welch, Retired Director of the Kansas Bureau of
Investigation What's New in the Second Edition: A completely
revised chapter on human sexuality and sexual deviance: Research
versus Reality A completely revised chapter on the Significance of
Fantasy in sex-related events A completely new chapter on the
infamous 30-year BTK investigation New case histories and/or
research added to fourteen of the fifteen chapters New research
developed from the Working Group of Human Asphyxia (WGHA) A revised
chapter on Criminal Personality Profiling and Investigative
Analysis An analysis of the typology of offenders and the
"Signature Aspect" of specific crimes A total of 386 full-color
photographs and illustrations representing an additional 126 new
photos Vernon Geberth discusses the book in a video on the CRC
Press YouTube channel. Vernon Geberth was recently interviewed for
an article entitled, The Hunt for a Serial Killer: Revisting the
Gilgo Beach Murders.
The threat variables associated with military ordnance are
enormous, requiring the application of a structured process to
identify unknown munitions. The focus of Practical Military
Ordnance Identification, Second Edition is the application of a
practical deductive process to identify unknown ordnance items that
are commonly recovered outside military control. The author
supplies a seven-step procedure to identify unknown munitions by
their category, group, and type. Detailed logic trees help users
narrow down the possibilities in order to accurately identify
ordnance. The book covers the safety precautions associated with
each category and group of ordnance. It describes many ordnance
construction characteristics and explains the fundamentals of
military ordnance fuzing. Appendices define terms and supply
abbreviations and acronyms used to describe military ordnances.
Coverage new to this edition include: a list of conventional
markings; additional safety precautions to take; an expanded list
of high explosives; additional technical details on explosives
effects; hazards associated with pyrotechnics, pyrophorics, smoke
compounds, and incendiaries; a section on pre-1870 projectiles,
hand grenades, landmines, underwater ordnances, and rockets; and
details on Man-Portable-Air-Defense-Systems (MANPADS) missile
systems.
This practical how-to guide contains checklists that lead
investigators step-by-step through procedures, tactics, and
forensic techniques used in sudden death and violent death
investigations. The new edition is enhanced with full-colour
medicological illustrations and contains expanded checklists on
evidence collections and advice to first responders.
Renowned for being THE definitive resource for homicide
investigators, Practical Homicide Investigation: Tactics,
Procedures, and Forensic Techniques details the recognized
protocols used by investigative divisions of major police
departments throughout the world. The text is used in most police
academies, including the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Now in
its fifth edition, the book begins with a comprehensive discussion
of homicide crime scenes and moves chronologically from initial
police notification, the correct police response that follows, and
the subsequent steps necessary to conduct an intelligent
investigation. It then delves into the more technical aspects of
homicide investigation, augmented with numerous pictures and
full-color illustrations that involve pertinent case histories.
This latest edition includes three new chapters along with fully
revised chapters with new case histories and techniques that
reflect the latest forensic methods and modern investigative
procedures. Highlights of the Fifth Edition Include: Newly revised
"Homicide Investigator's Checklist" A new chapter on the latest DNA
technology A rewritten chapter on equivocal death investigations
that includes staged crime scenes Additional information on modes
of death Fully updated chapters on death notifications, sex-related
homicide, management for police administrators, suicide
investigation, and narcotics-related and homosexually based
homicides Over 920 photos and illustrations, 250 new photographs,
and several new case histories Eminent author, lecturer,
consultant, and expert witness Vernon J. Geberth incorporates his
more than four and a half decades of real-world law enforcement
experience in this quintessential reference. This classic and
must-have resource provides the most vital information needed by
detectives and police investigators responsible for cases in
violent and sudden death. Remember: do it right the first time. You
only get one chance.-Vernon J. Geberth, M.S., M.P.S., Homicide and
Forensic Consultant, Author of Practical Homicide Investigation,
and Series Editor of The Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic
Investigations
The threat variables associated with military ordnance are
enormous, requiring the application of a structured process to
identify unknown munitions. The focus of Practical Military
Ordnance Identification, Second Edition is the application of a
practical deductive process to identify unknown ordnance items that
are commonly recovered outside military control. The author
supplies a seven-step procedure to identify unknown munitions by
their category, group, and type. Detailed logic trees help users
narrow down the possibilities in order to accurately identify
ordnance. The book covers the safety precautions associated with
each category and group of ordnance. It describes many ordnance
construction characteristics and explains the fundamentals of
military ordnance fuzing. Appendices define terms and supply
abbreviations and acronyms used to describe military ordnances.
Coverage new to this edition include: a list of conventional
markings; additional safety precautions to take; an expanded list
of high explosives; additional technical details on explosives
effects; hazards associated with pyrotechnics, pyrophorics, smoke
compounds, and incendiaries; a section on pre-1870 projectiles,
hand grenades, landmines, underwater ordnances, and rockets; and
details on Man-Portable-Air-Defense-Systems (MANPADS) missile
systems.
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