Forensic medicine Books

Book SynopsisThe most advanced and complete forensic dentistry resource of its kind, this volume provides essential guidance in all areas of forensics odontologly. It supplies medical examiners and forensic investigators with the detailed information needed to perform their work with the highest level of authority in the dental autopsy lab, the field, and the courtroom. Learn complete autopsy protocols from the world's top experts Build conclusive proof with bitemark evidence Preserve the chain of custody for critical evidence; keep unimpeachable records Build and present compelling cases in court Learn to work with diverse agencies Establish your reputation with authoritative, irrefutable testimony Developed by two of the nation's most preeminent dental forensic examiners Protocols for every classification of dental remains, including fresh, decomposed, and skeletal Proven mTrade ReviewVery much needed not only to encourage dentists to study forensics but also for medical examiners to use our expertise to help them in their work.— David Moretz, DDS Dr. Silver and Dr. Souviron have just completed a must read text. From the novice odontologist to the seasoned expert, Dental Autopsy should be in everyone’s personal library of texts.—Adam J. Freeman, DDS, D-ABFO, President, American Society of Forensic Odontology One of the most valuable aspects of the book is that it has been illustrated with more than 300 color photos. … an essential resource for medical examiners, investigators, dental specialists, lawyers, and expert witnesses.—Anil Aggrawal's Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Volume 10, Number 2, July - December 2009 I found the book to be entertaining and educational. I appreciated the authors' detail. The layout of the book is very orderly and systematic, but also informaland casual. This makes the book very easy to follow.—Michael Louria, DMD, Today’s FDA Very much needed not only to encourage dentists to study forensics but also for medical examiners to use our expertise to help them in their work.— David Moretz, DDS Dr. Silver and Dr. Souviron have just completed a must read text. From the novice odontologist to the seasoned expert, Dental Autopsy should be in everyone’s personal library of texts.—Adam J. Freeman, DDS, D-ABFO, President, American Society of Forensic Odontology One of the most valuable aspects of the book is that it has been illustrated with more than 300 color photos. … an essential resource for medical examiners, investigators, dental specialists, lawyers, and expert witnesses.—Anil Aggrawal's Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Volume 10, Number 2, July - December 2009 I found the book to be entertaining and educational. I appreciated the authors' detail. The layout of the book is very orderly and systematic, but also informaland casual. This makes the book very easy to follow.—Michael Louria, DMD, Today’s FDA Table of ContentsIntroduction to Forensic Odontology. Medical Autopsy. Forensic Odontology. Classification of Dental Remains. Role of Dental Professionals. Instrumentation. Crime Scene. Antemortem Records. Postmortem Records—The Dental Autopsy. Methods of Comparison and Identification. Mass Disaster. Facial Approximation. Odontoglyphics—Bitemarks. The Expert Witness. Psychological Consequences. Professional Organizations. Final Note. Appendix. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisLoaded with meticulously detailed, beautifully illustrated microstructures of the human body clearly and concisely labeled for easy identification. Illustrations by award-winning and best-selling medical illustrator Vincent Perez, whose life mission is cataloging the beauty and detail of our complicated body systems for the medical professional, the formative student and the inquisitive layperson. 6-page laminated guide includes illustrated and labeled: Cell Kidney: Renal Corpuscle Ear: Cochlear Duct Eye: Retinal Rods & Cones Tongue: Taste Buds Tooth: Marginal Gingiva Skin & Hair Nose: Olfactory Epithelium Eye: Chambers & Structures Digestive Wall Layers: Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestines, Large Intestines Liver: Lobule Blood Vessels: Capillary Bone: Osteon Muscles: Sarcomere Nerve: Structure

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Book Synopsis For six decades, Pittsburgh-based forensic scientist Cyril Wecht has been an outspoken authority when horrible things happen to everyday people--murders, childhood deaths, tragic accidents and police brutality. His expertise and testimony have been called upon in high-profile cases, including the deaths of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr., Elvis Presley, JonBenet Ramsey, Laci Peterson and others. As a criminal defendant, in 1979, he was acquitted on charges of personally profiting from his office as Allegheny County Coroner; a federal public corruption charge was dismissed in 2008. Both cases, his attorneys argued, were politically motivated. Wecht''s memoir describes his work on famous cases, his life in the public eye and his legal battles with determined and powerful authorities, from his hometown DA to a U.S. Attorney and the FBI.Trade ReviewCyril couldn't be intimidated if you faced him with a Sherman tank." —F. Lee Bailey"I respect Cyril enormously because he stays out there in the public eye and keeps saying what he believes. He's a straight shooter." - Oliver Stone"Cyril Wecht is an old warrior. When I had dinner with him not too long ago, I could still see bright flashes of the curiosity, the indignation and the fire that have propelled his legendary career for five decades." - Alec Baldwin"Cyril is a no-nonsense, straight-talking expert. He's a renowned scientist who has little patience for rigmarole or politics. He speaks to the forensic truth of what his investigations and examinations reveal." - Geraldo Rivera"Cyril Wecht has tremendous credibility. He is not a 'witness for hire.' He's a witness for the truth." - Alan DershowitzTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction My Hometown Lessons in Malevolence Federal Trial Part I: Choose a Victim, Invent a Crime "Be a doctor and you will be your own boss" Love and Early Skirmishes The Golden Rule: "he who has the gold, rules" Federal Trial Part II: Mad Dogs at the Door To Sin by Silence: The Assassinations of JFK and RFK Media Darling Federal Trial Part III: The Aftermath I Did It My Way The Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law Witness for Truth: Casework Contributors The Authors in Brief Other Books by Cyril Wecht Index

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Book SynopsisThis edited volume examines the performance and role of scientific experts in modern European courts of law and police investigations. It discusses cases from criminal, civil and international law to parse the impact of forensic evidence and expertise in different European countries. The contributors show how modern forensic science and technology are inextricably entangled with political ideology, gender norms and changes in the law and legal systems. Discussing fascinating case studies, they highlight how the ideology of authoritarian and liberal regimes has affected the practical enactment of forensic expertise. They also emphasise the influence of images of masculinity and femininity on the performance of experts and on their assessment of evidence, victims and perpetrators. This book is an important contribution to our knowledge of modern European forensic practices.Table of ContentsIntroduction – Willemijn Ruberg1 Blood will out: blood typing, forensic culture and gender in a 1950s Scottish paternity case — Alison Adam2 A culture of testimony: the importance of ‘speaking witnesses’ in Dutch sexual crimes investigations and trials, 1930-1960 — Lara Bergers3 The making of evidence after mass violence: Forensics in the aftermath of the Second World War — Taline Garibian4 Teaching Grossian criminalistics in Imperial Germany — Heather Wolffram5 Sober suits, bowler hats and white lab coats: Enclothed impartiality and the tailoring of a bourgeois expert persona in British courtrooms, 1920-60 — Pauline Dirven6 Reassessing the legacy of Cesare Lombroso: Criminal anthropology in the expert testimony of Mario Carrara, 1910-30 — Franco Orlandi7 Expert evidence and uncertainty in English infanticide trials, c. 1725-1945 — Rachel Dixon and Tony Ward8 Forensic physicians and the Francoist prosecution of infanticide, c. 1939-1969: The case of the haemorrhage of the umbilical cord as cause of death — Sara Serrano Martínez9 Doing law, psychiatric expertise and ‘crimes of passion’ in the Netherlands and Russia in the twentieth century — Volha Parfenchyk and Willemijn Ruberg10 A culture of consensus: Organising expertise in Norwegian forensic psychiatry, late nineteenth to early twentieth century — Svein Atle Skålevåg11 The 'key’ to the crime: Criminal cases and the projection of expectations about forensic DNA technologies in the Portuguese press — Filipe SantosIndex

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Book SynopsisLooking at the science of law enforcement, how evidence is gathered, processed, analysed, and viewed in the courtroom, and more. From the cause, manner, time of a death, and autopsies to blood, toxicology, DNA typing, fingerprints, ballistics, tool marks, tread impressions, and trace evidence, it takes the reader through the many sides of a death investigation. Arson, accidents, computer crimes, criminal profiling, and much, much more are also addressed.Trade Review“★ Starred Review. Full of fun facts ... will enthrall high school and college students investigating potential career paths as well as inquisitive general readers.” – Library Journal"Best Reference Titles of 2018” – Library Journal“For the armchair detective or CSI fan, “The Handy Forensic Science Answer Book” by Patricia Barnes-Svarney and Thomas E. Svarney will be a welcome gift this year. In a Q&A format, this book teaches and answers the kinds of questions any detective-show fan can come up with. It may also chill you … .” – Bookworm Sez“… answer(s) about 950 questions about forensic science, in relation to its definition, terms, and disciplines; history; the crime scene and investigation; biological and physical evidence; autopsies; analyzing older remains; trace evidence; patent, latent, and plastic prints; tool marks, firearms, and ballistics; examining explosives; questioned documents and cryptanalysis; other forensic investigations, such as arson, bioterrorism, and accident scenes; forensic psychology and psychiatry; the use of forensic science in the courts; controversies; famous crimes and forensic science; the media and forensic science; and resources in the subject area.” — Protoview Book NewsTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Overview 2. History of Forensic Science 3. The Crime Site and Investigation Teams 4. Looking for Biological Evidence 5. Looking for Physical Evidence 6. Analyzing a Body 7. Analyzing Older Remains 8. Trace Evidence 9. Patent, Latent, and Plastic Prints 10. DNA Analysis 11. Toolmarks, Firearms, and Ballistics 12. Examining Explosives 13. Questioned Documents and Cryptanalysis 14. Computer, Accounting, and Other Forensic Investigations 15. Forensic Psychology 16. The Legal Process 17. Controversies in Forensic Science 18. Famous (and Infamous) Crimes and Forensic Science 19. The Media and Forensic Science Glossary Resources Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive text stands alone in addressing sexual harassment from a forensic psychiatric perspective. Sexual Harassment: Psychiatric Assessment in Employment Litigation reviews the law, social science research, clinical experience, and principles of forensic evaluation relevant to the highly adversarial legal arena of sexual harassment litigation. This illuminating guide covers every aspect of psychiatric assessment in sexual harassment litigation: definition/legal history, bias/gender, credibility/malingering, "welcomeness," "reasonableness," causation, and emotional injury and damages. In an area where few training or educational opportunities exist, Dr. Gold presents a structured framework for these evaluations, including case examples that bring this framework to life. No single response or specific psychiatric problem is associated with sexual harassment. Not all experiences of sexual harassment even constitute illegal employment discrimination. The term itself covers a wide range of behaviors, from annoying to traumatic. Likewise, the responses to such events, real or perceived, are broadly diverse. Further, the difficulties and ambiguities that arise at the interface of psychiatry, the legal system, and the social issues raised by sexual harassment make the application of psychiatric knowledge and expertise in such cases uniquely challenging. This work provides invaluable assistance in helping mental health experts meet these challenges while also serving the legal system's goal of adjudicating disputes in the interest of serving justice. It emphasizes that experts should • Base their evaluations and testimony on a thorough evaluation of the issues in each case.• Acquire the intellectual tools needed, including familiarity with gender issues, the effects of stress and trauma, the scope and effects of sexual harassment, and an awareness of the potential biases that may influence opinions.• Understand the scientific basis of their testimony. As the definitive work on the forensic psychiatric aspects of sexual harassment, this work explores and bridges the interface between the law, social science, psychiatry, and employment issues. This classic volume will provide invaluable assistance to psychiatrists and psychologists in formulating credible, well-reasoned opinions in an evolving and controversial area of the law. Other mental health professionals and educators, as well as members of the legal and human resources community, will also find that this in-depth study increases their understanding and appreciation of the complexities and challenges of psychiatric evaluations in sexual harassment litigation.Trade ReviewDr. Gold's compact, thorough, and well-researched book on sexual harassment serves as a roadmap for those forensic psychiatrists who are just venturing into this complex area, and as a valuable reference source for those more experienced. . . . Dr. Gold's book should enlighten and stimulate any student of this topic, and is highly recommended. * American Journal of Forensic Psychiatry *Table of ContentsForewordIntroductionAcknowledgmentsChapter 1. The psychiatric expert in sexual harassment litigationChapter 2. Sexual harassment: definition, legal history, and legal processChapter 3. Bias in the assessment of sexual harassment claimsChapter 4. Gender, the workplace, and sexual harassmentChapter 5. Sexual harassment research, science, and DaubertChapter 6. Special issues in and guidelines for the psychiatric evaluation and interviewChapter 7. Credibility assessments and malingering in sexual harassment litigationChapter 8. The assessment of welcomenessChapter 9. The reasonable person and sexual harassmentChapter 10. Psychiatric diagnosis and the assessment of causationChapter 11. Emotional injury and the assessment of damagesChapter 12. A framework for psychiatric evaluation in sexual harassment litigationReferencesLegal Case IndexSubject Index

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Book SynopsisWhen care of younger patients raises thorny legal questions, you need answers you can trust: that's why this book belongs on every clinician's reference shelf. Principles and Practice of Child and Adolescent Forensic Mental Health is a timely and authoritative source that covers issues ranging from child custody to litigation concerns as it walks clinicians through the often-confusing field of depositions and courtroom testimony. The book expands on the 2002 volume Principles and Practice of Child and Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry winner of the 2003 Manfred S. Guttmacher Award, to meet pressing twenty-first-century concerns, from telepsychiatry to the Internet, while continuing to cover basic issues, such as forensic evaluation, psychological screening, and the interviewing of children for suspected sexual abuse, that are important to both new and experienced practitioners. Many of its chapters have been entirely rewritten by new authors to provide fresh insight into such topics as child custody; juvenile law; abuse, neglect, and permanent wardship cases; transcultural, transracial, and gay/lesbian parenting and adoption; and the reliability and suggestibility of children's statements. It also includes significant material not found in the previous volume: • Two chapters on special education offer an introduction to screening instruments and help practitioners determine a child's potential need for special education programs and services.• A chapter on cultural competence helps readers improve the accuracy and responsiveness of forensic evaluations and minimize the chance of an unjust outcome resulting from misguided expert opinion.• The section on youth violence features three new chapters—Taxonomy and Neurobiology of Aggression, Prevention of School Violence, and Juvenile Stalkers—plus a newly written chapter on assessment of violence risk, offering guidance on how to confront problems such as bullying and initiate effective family interventions.• A chapter on psychiatric malpractice and professional liability addresses these legal concerns with an eye toward cases involving minors.• A chapter on psychological autopsy covers evaluation of the circumstances surrounding pediatric suicides, describing various types of equivocal deaths and discussing legal issues such as admissibility of the autopsy in court.• A newly written chapter on the Internet expands the previous book's focus on child pornography to help practitioners deal with issues ranging from online threats to emotional and legal consequences of interactions in cyberspace. This is a valuable reference not only for practitioners in psychiatry and the mental health field but also for attorneys and judges. It opens up a field that may be too often avoided and helps professionals make their way through legal thickets with confidence.Trade ReviewThis is a truly comprehensive work, beautifully organized and well referenced, that really does cover the "principles and practice" of its topic. -- William H. Reid, M.D., MPH * Journal of Psychiatric Practice *In general, the book does a tremendous job of summarizing the current literature, reviewing pertinent case law, and then applying this to the topics.The editors have tremendous expertise in child and adolescent forensic psychiatry With the many changes in the juvenile justice system and other areas of child and adolescent forensic mental health, it is certainly worthwhile to replace the first edition. -- Louis J. Kraus, M.D. * Doody Enterprises, Inc. *Table of ContentsContributorsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPART I: BasicsChapter 1. Introduction to the Legal SystemChapter 2. Ethics of Child and Adolescent Forensic PsychiatryChapter 3. Introduction to Forensic EvaluationsChapter 4. Testifying: The Expert Witness in CourtChapter 5. Special Education: Screening Tools, Rating Scales, and Self-Report InstrumentsChapter 6. Psychological Testing in Child and Adolescent Forensic EvaluationsChapter 7. Forensic TelepsychiatryChapter 8. Cultural Competence in Child and Adolescent Forensic Mental HealthPART II: Legal Regulation of PracticeChapter 9. Legal Issues in the Treatment of MinorsChapter 10. Legal Aspects of Intellectual DisabilityPART III: Child CustodyChapter 11. Child Custody EvaluationChapter 12. Parenting Assessment in Abuse, Neglect, and Permanent Wardship CasesChapter 13. Children in Foster CareChapter 14. AdoptionChapter 15. Special Issues in Transcultural, Transracial, and Gay and Lesbian Parenting and AdoptionPART IV: Child AbuseChapter 16. Reliability and Suggestibility of Children's Statements: From Science to PracticeChapter 17. Interviewing Children for Suspected Sexual AbuseChapter 18. Forensic Issues in Munchausen by ProxyChapter 19. Forensic Issues and the InternetPART V: Youth ViolenceChapter 20. Taxonomy and Neurobiology of AggressionChapter 21. Assessing Violence Risk in YouthChapter 22. Prevention of Youth ViolenceChapter 23. Prevention of School ViolenceChapter 24. Juvenile StalkersPART VI: Juvenile OffendersChapter 25. Overview of Juvenile LawChapter 26. Juvenile Waiver and State-of-Mind AssessmentsChapter 27. Assessment and Treatment of Juvenile OffendersChapter 28. Sexually Aggressive YouthPART VII: Civil LitigationChapter 29. Civil Litigation and Psychic TraumaChapter 30. Malpractice and Professional LiabilityChapter 31. Psychological Autopsy in Children and AdolescentsChapter 32. Evaluations for Special EducationChapter 33. Clinical and Forensic Aspects of Sexual Harassment in School-Age Children and AdolescentsIndex

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Book SynopsisThe new, second edition of this comprehensive text boasts coverage that is both expanded and reconfigured to focus on the most critical topics and the most up-to-date approaches in forensic psychiatry. The first edition rapidly became the gold standard in this maturing discipline because it was the first textbook designed and written for both the general clinician and the forensic psychiatrist. This edition retains that versatility and extends its scope to include new issues in the field. New features include: • A chapter on forensic geriatric psychiatry, a topic that grows in importance as our population ages• A chapter on forensic psychiatry and the Internet, which poses questions and raises issues that become more salient every day• An extensively revised chapter on psychological testing that addresses the administration and interpretation of the most current instruments in use in the field. In addition, the Textbook has preserved the features that made it so successful in its first edition, updating them to reflect current knowledge and practice. These include: • An index of legal cases that provides the foundational knowledge and navigational tools to identify relevant precedents easily• Chapters that are organized around case examples and include reviews of key concepts, practical guidelines, and references for further reading. A study guide is also available to assist in teaching or preparing for the forensic board examination• A revised and updated chapter on ethics that takes into account the ongoing evolution and clarification of the ethical role of forensic psychiatrists• Thorough coverage of what it takes to set up and manage a forensic practice and deal with key players in law enforcement and the legal system• Detailed information about the role and responsibilities of the expert witness• A survey of the different categories of legal cases, including malpractice, disability, competency, and criminal • A detailed glossary of legal terms Practicing psychiatrists, psychiatric residents, and those enrolled in forensic fellowship programs, as well as other mental health professionals, will find The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Forensic Psychiatry, Second Edition a well-organized, truly practical text and reference.Table of ContentsContributorsForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPART I: INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC PSYCHIATRYChapter 1. Rediscovering Forensic PsychiatryChapter 2. Introduction to the Legal SystemChapter 3. Starting a Forensic PracticeChapter 4. The Expert WitnessChapter 5. Ethics in Forensic PsychiatryChapter 6. Psychiatric Diagnosis in LitigationChapter 7. The Forensic Psychiatric Examination and ReportPART II: CIVIL LITIGATIONChapter 8. Professional Liability in Psychiatric Practice and Requisite Standard of CareChapter 9. Competencies in Civil LawChapter 10. Personal Injury Litigation and Forensic Psychiatric AssessmentChapter 11. DisabilityChapter 12. The WorkplacePART III: ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICEChapter 13. Competency to Stand Trial and the Insanity DefenseChapter 14. Forensic Assessment of Sex OffendersChapter 15. Correctional PsychiatryChapter 16. Forensic Psychiatry and Law EnforcementPART IV: SPECIAL TOPICSChapter 17. MalingeringChapter 18. Children and AdolescentsChapter 19. Forensic Geriatric PsychiatryChapter 20. Personal ViolenceChapter 21. Understanding Risk Assessment InstrumentsChapter 22. Forensic Psychiatry and the InternetChapter 23. Psychological Testing in Forensic PsychiatryAppendix: Glossary of Legal TermsSubject IndexLegal Case Index

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Book SynopsisA successor to the popular The Psychiatrist in Court: A Survival Guide, The Mental Health Professional in Court has expanded the scope of the earlier book to include other professionals in the field. The authors have thoroughly updated the text, and provided a comprehensive coverage of legal processes. This book equips the mental health professional with a hands-on, practical working knowledge of what to expect—and how to survive—in the courtroom and the legal system. The book includes many helpful features: • An informal, user-friendly writing style that is accessible, reassuring, and empowering, and a succinct presentation that helps the reader achieve mastery of the material quickly and efficiently—a boon when prepping for a court appearance• A practical, rather than theoretical, approach to issues, with examples from literally hundreds of actual cases and countless consultations with peers and colleagues on how to deal with the legal system• A thorough understanding of the book's audience. Because the authors understand that most mental health professionals' knowledge about going to court comes from television and movies, the book addresses the many deeply embedded misperceptions and distortions perpetuated by the media, taking the reader from rudimentary information about the legal system to more sophisticated topics, such as the different approaches to testifying.• An indispensable legal glossary keyed to the text, which enhances understanding of courtroom terminology• Other beneficial features, such as key points at the end of each chapter, which provide easy-to-locate summaries, and additional appendices, which outline the legal system and provide suggested readings. No one wants to appear in court, but in some cases it may be unavoidable. Brief enough to assimilate quickly, yet comprehensive in scope, The Mental Health Professional in Court: A Survival Guide is a reassuring and eminently useful guide designed to help the witness navigate the legal system.Trade ReviewAs someone who owns the prior version of this work, I am pleased to see an updated and more concise edition. Much of Dr. Gutheil's writing is remarkably clear and, at times, amusing, and this book is no exception. Yet, importantly, his approach is not glib, but highly practical. Starting with receiving a subpoena and carrying readers through the process to the ultimate conclusion, this work addresses many of the questions general mental health practitioners have about the ordeal, including the importance of self-care during the litigation process. This is a welcome addition to my library. -- Steven T. Herron, M.D. * Doody Enterprises, Inc. * The Mental Health Professional in Court is a broad guide, ideal for general orientation and preparation, especially for those with little experience in a courtroom; in-depth coverage of specialized types of courtroom cases (such as child custody battles) are left to other literature. Although [it] is tailored toward those practicing in the field, its accessible, plain-spoken advice is worthy of the highest recommendation for readers of all backgrounds. -- James A. Cox * The Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsAbout the AuthorsAcknowledgmentsPrefaceChapter 1. Introduction: "What? Me? Go to court?"Chapter 2. "Why is this happening?"Chapter 3. "How did I get here?": The path to litigationChapter 4. "What is motivating everyone?"Chapter 5. "Why is this taking so long?"Chapter 6. "Now do I get my say?": Interrogatories, depositions, and how to survive themChapter 7. "Where are we?": The foreign territory of the courtroomChapter 8. "Who are all these people?"Chapter 9. "Am I going to win this thing?": The trial itselfChapter 10. "Do I still get to have a life?": Self-care during litigationChapter 11. "Where do I go from here?": The aftermath of litigationAppendix I: The civil litigation processAppendix II: Legal glossaryAppendix III: Recommended readings and online supportIndex

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Book SynopsisA lifeless newborn baby is found discarded in a motel Dumpster. Authorities quickly arrest the infant's teenage parents, charging them with murder. Did Amy Grossberg and Brian Peterson, in fact, murder their own baby? Tammy Wynette died suddenly at a relatively young age, and yet no autopsy was performed? Was someone trying to hide the real cause of death? Did Sam Sheppard (later dubbed "The Fugitive" based on a television series) really kill his wife? And if not, who committed the murder? Things are not always as they appear, as world-renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht shows in this riveting behind-the-scenes look at nine famous cases. In the nationally known baby case involving Amy Grossberg and Brian Peterson, Dr. Wecht reviews the evidence and comes to a startling conclusion. In fascinating detail, he demonstrates how the tools of forensic pathology often uncover murky, long-hidden secrets that crack seemingly unsolvable crimes. Writing in the first-person Dr. Wecht leads you into the heart of the investigation, focusing each chapter on a single engrossing drama. He reveals the most startling evidence that shows why JonBenet Ramsey's killer most likely came from within her home, why O.J. Simpson probably had an accomplice in the murder of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman, shocking revelations about Robert Berdella's grisly torture and sex-abuse crimes against young men, and many intriguing facts about other infamous cases. If you find the fictional plots of such dramas as C.S.I. exciting, you will be amazed by the true stories told by Dr. Wecht, with the help of two top-flight veteran reporters, Greg Saitz and Mark Curriden, in this amazing real-life thriller. As this intriguing page-turner proves, the science of forensic pathology has changed the face of detective work forever. From the Trade Paperback edition.

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Book SynopsisTruly 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.

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Book SynopsisDr. 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.Table of ContentsPrologue; The Scott Peterson Case; The Elizabeth Smart Case; The Michael Peterson Case; The Duntz Brothers Case; The Myers/Fontanille Case; Epilogue; Index.

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Book SynopsisNo one has performed more autopsies in high-profile cases than Dr. Cyril Wecht. During the past four decades, he has dissected more than 16,000 bodies to determine how and why they died. He has testified in hundreds of trials and exhumed dozens of corpses. He's investigated the deaths of presidents and princes, coal miners and Hollywood stars. From the tragic homicides of Laci Peterson and Nicole Brown Simpson to the mysteries that surround the deaths of JonBenet Ramsey and Natalee Hollaway, CNN, MSNBC, FOX News, the New York Times, and others, call upon Dr. Wecht to provide his expert analysis. The expertise of one of the leading forensic pathologists in the world and accomplished true-crime journalist Dawna Kaufmann come together to present five fascinating cases in this riveting page-turner filled with many details available nowhere else: · Who or what killed Anna Nicole Smith? Who or what killed her young son, Daniel Smith? Was his death associated with Anna Nicole's own demise just months later? Dr. Wecht-who was hired to do an independent autopsy on the body of Daniel Smith-considers whether someone attempted to get one or both of them out of the way. · Who killed twelve-year-old Stephanie Crowe, who was found stabbed to death in the hallway of her home? Dr. Wecht's acumen helped straighten out a baffling whodunit that had left local law enforcement going down the wrong path. · Should David Westerfield be on death row for the murder of his seven-year-old neighbor, Danielle van Dam? What were the mistakes and victories in that dramatic trial? · During the horrific aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, did medical professionals at a distinguished New Orleans hospital purposely inject elderly patients with heart-stopping medications? What does the evidence say?Trade Review"They say that timing is everything. If that's true then 'A Question of Murder' couldn't come at a much better time. This fascinating and powerful book takes a look at high profile cases that resulted in deaths... Of particular note with respect to timing is the Stephanie Crowe case. Thought to have been completed with the conviction and sentencing of Richard Raymond Tuite to prison, the case has now been revisited by The Innocence Project, a group of attorneys who work to free the wrongly convicted. The two [co-authors] together make a tremendous team. It's a must read, particularly now that the San Diego area element has re-emerged. Wecht and Kaufmann stand by their findings on the Crowe matter and doubt the Innocent Project will prove otherwise." -- The Paper, Esondido, CA, March 12, 2009 "If you are intrigued by the scientific facts involved in crime solving, this book will keep your attention." --Jacksonville Times-Union March 13, 2009 "Hot Book: The circumstances of Anna Nicole's death are as mysterious today as they were when she died on Feb. 8, 2007. Leave it to a renowned forensic pathologist and the true-crime writer Dawna Kaufmann to get to the bottom of the mystery in A Question of Murder. Her death and others are explored in this juicy read" -- STAR magazine HOT Sheet, February 2, 2009 (circ. 1,428,767) "Written in a flowing narrative style, Wecht, a forensic pathologist, and Kaufman, a true-crime reporter, give the reader the inside scoop of several recent high-profile deaths. This will be of interest to true crime fans." -- Reference and Research Book News, February 2009 "Forthcoming story in Globe that compares Anna Nicole Smith to Marilyn Monroe will quote Dr. Wecht, identify him as author of this book" -- jan. 27 "Justice Interrupted" internet radio show, 8:40 pm PT (Dawna Kaufmann) "This is a great book if you love true crime, whodunits, or if you just love a fascinating story." -- Niagara Gazette, Sunday, April 26, 2009

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Book SynopsisDr. 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.Table of ContentsPrologue; The Phil Spector Case; Brown's Chicken Massacre; Murder in the Sacristy; A Police Shooting & the Public Trust; Atrocities in Bosnia & Croatia; Epilogue; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis revised third edition is the most accurate and current developments in the field with more than 250 new references. A comprehensive guide on hearing loss and the law, it examines claims, court cases, and the evolution of hearing conservation. This text addresses age-related hearing loss, genetics of hearing loss, and noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL); with a newly revised international standard (ISO-1999, 2013) that presents a comprehensive predictive model for NIHL, critical in medical-legal evaluation. Also examined is hearing loss due to toxins, trauma, and disease as well as the effects of cardiovascular risk factors, race, and socioeconomic status. Additionally, included tutorial discussions of acoustics, hearing, and hearing testing will be valuable to attorneys and other nonclinicians. This third edition provides practical guidance for expert witnesses and legal practitioners and is essential for otolaryngologists, audiologists, occupational physicians, attorneys handling hearing loss claims, and claims management professionals.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction and Overview, Robert A. DobieChapter 2. Acoustics, Robert A. DobieChapter 3. The Ear and Hearing Tests, Robert A. DobieChapter 4. Audiologic Evaluation for Exaggerated Hearing Loss, Jack M. Snyder (updated by Robert A. Dobie)Chapter 5. Impairment, Handicap, and Disability, Robert A. DobieChapter 6. Age-Related Hearing Loss, Robert A. DobieChapter 7. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss and Acoustic Trauma,Robert A. DobieChapter 8. Nonoccupational NIHL, Robert A. DobieChapter 9. The Evolution of Hearing Conservation Programs, Dennis P. DriscollChapter 10. Other Otologic Disorders, Robert A. DobieChapter 11. Legal Remedies for Hearing Loss,Thomas R. JayneChapter 12. Otologic Evaluation, Robert A. DobieChapter 13. Diagnosis and Allocation, Robert A. DobieChapter 14. Reporting,Robert A. DobieChapter 15. The Expert Witness,Thomas R. JayneAppendix A. Typical Noise Levels/ExposuresAppendix B. Workers' Compensation Practices in the United States and CanadaAppendix C. List of Abbreviations

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Book SynopsisIn recent years forensic DNA evidence has been used by agencies and actors in the criminal justice system more and more frequently to both convict the guilty and exonerate the innocent. Cases that previously may have been unsolveable have been transformed into solvable cases where viable suspects can be identified and arrested or removed from suspect lists. This book presents examinations of how DNA, and some other forensic methods, are being used by our justice system and the issues that surround these uses.

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