Forensic science Books
Taylor & Francis Ltd NoBody Homicide Cases
Book SynopsisA practical guide for police, death investigators, and prosecutors, No-Body Homicide Cases: A Practical Guide to Investigating, Prosecuting, and Winning Cases When the Victim is Missing, Second Edition takes an expansive look at both the history of no-body murder cases and the best methods to investigate, solve, and bring them to court.How do you prove someone guilty of murder when the best and primary piece of evidencethe victim's bodyis missing? Exclusively dedicated to the investigation and prosecution of no-body homicide cases, this fully updated Second Edition provides the author's insight gained from investigating, consulting on, and trying scores of no-body cases throughout the United States. Taking readers step-by-step from the first days of a homicide investigation through the trial, the book explores the history of confessions and discloses the investigative techniques police must use to catch these cunning killers. Chapters review methods criminals haveTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Background and Overview 3. The Early Investigative Phase 4. Investigation: Later Phase 5. Cold Case 6. Trial 7. No-Body Murder Case Statistics 8. Personality of a Murderer 9. Future 10. Common Features of a No-Body Murder Case 11. United States v. Harold Austin, A Case Study 12. Summary of All 576 No-Body Murder Trials in the United States Since the 1800s App A. No-Body Homicide Investigative Checklist App B. Key Word Index App C. State by State Cases App. D Model Arrest Warrant for No-Body Murder Case
£61.99
Taylor & Francis Human Skeletal Remains
Book SynopsisHuman Skeletal Remains is a step-by-step field guide to teach proper recovery techniques when a forensic anthropologist is unavailable for immediate scene responses.In the absence of a forensic anthropologist, the investigator assumes the responsibility of ensuring the complete and accurate recovery of skeletal materials from scenes. This could be problematic if the investigator has not had specialized training in human remains recoveries. To help investigators carry out this task, the authors developed this guide using 328 full-color demonstrative photos with easy-to-follow instructions on how to identify and recover human skeletal remains using scientifically defensible methods. It is an excellent resource for law enforcement, medicolegal death investigators, CSIs, anthropologists, medical examiners, coroners, evidence recovery technicians, students, and other forensic professionals.Features Side-by-side photographic comparisons of adult and juvenile human remains with nonhuman bones Start to finish demonstration of proper recovery techniques involving scenes with surface scattered and buried human remains Preservation considerations with respect to cultural sensitivity and ethical practices Human Skeletal Remains is an illustrative tool designed to accompany you on scene. Use it to identify the bones you locate, then follow the instructions to recover them. Get it dirty!
£51.29
Taylor & Francis Human Skeletal Remains
Book SynopsisHuman Skeletal Remains is a step-by-step field guide to teach proper recovery techniques when a forensic anthropologist is unavailable for immediate scene responses.In the absence of a forensic anthropologist, the investigator assumes the responsibility of ensuring the complete and accurate recovery of skeletal materials from scenes. This could be problematic if the investigator has not had specialized training in human remains recoveries. To help investigators carry out this task, the authors developed this guide using 328 full-color demonstrative photos with easy-to-follow instructions on how to identify and recover human skeletal remains using scientifically defensible methods. It is an excellent resource for law enforcement, medicolegal death investigators, CSIs, anthropologists, medical examiners, coroners, evidence recovery technicians, students, and other forensic professionals.Features Side-by-side photographic comparisons of adult and juveni
£137.75
Taylor & Francis Mathematical Methods for Accident Reconstruction
Book SynopsisMathematical Methods for Accident Reconstruction: A Forensic Engineering Perspective, Second Edition demonstrates the application of mathematics to modeling accident reconstructions involving a range of moving vehicles, including automobiles, small and large trucks, bicycles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and construction equipment such as hoists and cranes.The book is anchored on basic principles of physics that may be applied to any of the above-named vehicles or equipment. Topics covered include the foundations of measurement, the various energy methods used in reconstruction, momentum methods, vehicle specifications, failure analysis, geometrical characteristics of highways, and softer scientific issues such as visibility, perception, and reaction. The authors examine the fundamental characteristics of different vehicles, discuss the retrieval of data from crash data recorders, and review low speed impacts with an analysis of staged collisions. Finally, the book details established standards and protocols for accident reconstructionâfor use in both investigations and in the courtroom. In addition, this new edition covers non-vehicle related topics like slips and falls analysis, fall protection, as well as engine and mechanical failure as well as federal rules and laws that have been established for the work environment. Many reconstructions of incidents require extensive analysis that may require a variety of methods in order to properly model the incident.Exploring a broad range of accident scenarios, the breadth and depth of the bookâs coverage makes Mathematical Methods for Accident Reconstruction, Second Edition a critical reference for engineers and scientists who perform vehicular accident reconstructions.
£56.99
Cambridge University Press The Idea of Progress in Forensic Authorship
Book SynopsisThis Element examines progress in research and practice in forensic authorship analysis. It describes the existing research base and examines what makes an authorship analysis more or less reliable. Further to this, the author describes the recent history of forensic science and the scientific revolution brought about by the invention of DNA evidence. They chart the rise of three major changes in forensic science the recognition of contextual bias in analysts, the need for validation studies and shift in logic of providing identification evidence. This Element addresses the idea of progress in forensic authorship analysis in terms of these three issues with regard to new knowledge about the nature of authorship and methods in stylistics and stylometry. The author proposes that the focus needs to shift to validation of protocols for approaching case questions, rather than on validation of systems or general approaches. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.Table of ContentsSeries Preface; Prologue – the Dhiren Barot case; The idea of the Idea of Progress; Forensic authorship analysis; The idea of progress in forensic science; Progress in forensic authorship analysis; Future directions in forensic authorship analysis; Conclusions; References.
£17.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Communication in Investigative and Legal Contexts
Book SynopsisCommunication in Investigative and Legal Contexts Despite a number of research studies, there remain significant differences of opinion among psychologists, linguists and other practitioners on how best to describe particular types of questions and communicate most effectively in forensic contexts. Communication in Investigative and Legal Contexts brings clarity to the subject by providing readers with in-depth coverage of the complex area of communication in forensic settings, for example during investigative interviewing of victims, witnesses and suspects/high-interest groups, during discourse in courtrooms, and via legal intermediaries and interpreters. Drawing on knowledge from forensic psychology, linguistics and law enforcement worldwide, the text is unique in bridging the gap between these fields in a definitive guide to best practice, with chapters written by teams bringing together expertise and specialties from each field. Part of the Wiley Series iTable of ContentsNotes on Editors ix Notes on Contributors xi Series Preface xxiii 1 Communication in Investigative and Legal Settings: Introduction and Contexts 1Gavin Oxburgh, Trond Myklebust, Tim Grant and Rebecca Milne Section I: Communication, Language and Memory 15 2 Exploring Types and Functions of Questions in Police Interviews 17Tim Grant, Jennifer Taylor, Gavin Oxburgh and Trond Myklebust 3 Recall, Verbatim Memory and Remembered Narratives 39James Ost, Alan Scoboria, Tim Grant and Gary Pankhurst Section II: Communicating with Victims and Witnesses 55 4 Interviewing Child Witnesses 57David La Rooy, Georgina Heydon, Julia Korkman and Trond Myklebust 5 Interviewing Adult Witnesses and Victims 79Coral J. Dando, R. Edward Geiselman, Nicci MacLeod and Andy Griffiths6 The Role of Initial Witness Accounts within the Investigative Process 107 6 The Role of Initial Witness Accounts within the Investigative Process 107 Fiona Gabbert, Lorraine Hope, Elisabeth Carter, Roel Boon and Ronald FisherSection III: Communicating with Suspects 133 7 Interviewing Suspected Offenders 135Gavin Oxburgh, Ivar Fahsing, Kate Haworth and J. Pete Blair 8 A (Nearly) 360° Perspective of the Interrogation Process: Communicating with High‐Value Targets 159Fadia M. Narchet, Melissa B. Russano, Steven M. Kleinman and Christian A. Meissner Section IV: Communicating in the Courtroom 179 9 Courtroom Questioning and Discourse 181Emily Henderson, Christopher Heffer and Mark Kebbell 10 Expert Witness Communication 209Lorna Fadden and Lawrence M. Solan Section V: Specific Communicative Tasks 229 11 Hostage and Crisis Negotiation, Perspectives on an Interactive Process 231Ole Andre Braten, Michel St‐Yves, Terry D. Royce and Marty Laforest 12 Verbal Lie Detection 259Aldert Vrij, Paul Taylor and Isabel Picornell 13 Vulnerable Individuals, Intermediaries and Justice 287Brendan M. O’Mahony, Ruth Marchant and Lorna Fadden 14 The Interpreter‐Mediated Police Interview 315Yvonne Fowler, Martin Vaughan and Jacqueline Wheatcroft Section VI: Conclusions and Future 335 15 Improving Communicative Practice: Beyond the Cognitive Interview for Adult Eyewitnesses 337Nina J. Westera and Martine Powell 16 Communication in Forensic Contexts: Future Directions and Conclusions 359Trond Myklebust, Gavin Oxburgh, Tim Grant and Rebecca Milne Index 367
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Taylor & Francis Forensic Science in Contemporary American Popular
Book SynopsisThis book identifies, traces, and interrogates contemporary American culture's fascination with forensic science. It looks to the many different sites, genres, and media where the forensic has become a cultural commonplace. It turns firstly to the most visible spaces where forensic science has captured the collective imagination: crime films and television programs. In contemporary screen culture, crime is increasingly framed as an area of scientific inquiry and, even more frequently, as an area of concern for female experts. One of the central concerns of this book is the gendered nature of expert scientific knowledge, as embodied by the ubiquitous character of the female investigator. Steenberg argues that our fascination with the forensic depends on our equal fascination with (and suspicion of) women's bodiesâwith the bodies of the women investigating and with the bodies of the mostly female victims under investigation.Table of Contents Part 1: The Forensic Sub-Genre 1. Retrofit Forensics: Excavating the Mythic Origins of Forensic Science 2. The Forensic Women’s Gothic:Postfeminism and Expertise 3. Forensic Archaeologies on Crime Television: Science and Gender as Seen on TV Part 2: Forensics Beyond the Crime Genre 4. The CSI Effect 5. Forensic Science at the Museum 6. Forensic Science and Lifestyle
£40.84
Taylor & Francis Ltd Fingerprint Analysis Laboratory Workbook Second
Book SynopsisFingerprint collection and analysis may be performed as part of many jobs, including crime scene technician, latent print examiner, criminalist, and lab supervisor. Regardless of one's specific background or role in the process, a knowledge of scientific practices is critical in handling and analyzing fingerprint evidence. The best way to understand the principles and concepts of any science learned in a classroom is to perform experiments.The exercises in Fingerprint Analysis Laboratory Workbook, Second Edition address all aspects of fingerprint theory, investigation, processing, comparisons, and research. Designed specifically to parallel the Fundamentals of Fingerprint Analysis, Second Edition textbook, the laboratory exercises correspond with the textbook chapters, with exercise in the lab chapter putting into practice the concepts covered in the text chapter. Each lab follows the same format, beginning with the objectives of the experiment andTable of ContentsPart 1. Introduction to Fingerprints 1. Introduction: Class and Individual Characteristics 2. History 3. Embryology and Physiology 4. Fingerprint Patterns and Classification 5. Known Fingerprints 6. The Nature of Latent Prints 7. Biometrics: Livescan and AFIS Part 2. Latent Print Development 8. Introduction to Processing Methods 9. Forensic Light Sources 10. Physical Processing Methods 11. Chemical Processing Methods: Porous Substrates 12. Chemical Processing Methods: Nonporous Substrates 13. Chemical Processing Methods: Other Substrates and Matrices Part 3. Fingerprint Analysis 14. Documentation 15. Crime Scene Processing 16. Fingerprint Comparisons: ACE-V Methodology 17. Fingerprint Comparisons: Point Counting, Error Rates and Statistics 18. Palm Print Comparisons 19. Courtroom Testimony
£36.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Crime Scene Processing and Investigation Workbook
Book SynopsisCrime Scene Processing and Investigation Workbook, Second Edition is the only workbook which directly supports and cross-references methodology and terminology presented in Ross Gardner and Donna Krouskup's perennial best-seller Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigations, Third Edition. The workbook serves as supporting material offering hands-on activities to supplement theories and methodologies within the text as well as updated activities to support the new material presented in the Third Edition.As the number of forensic academic programs within the United States continue to growand the textbook continues to be a go-to standard in the fieldthe workbook remains an invaluable reference for academics, forensic training providers, and law enforcement training programs. The detailed Instructor's Manual (IM) lends itself not only to experts who have utilized these procedures before but also to the novice and student who may be introduced to Table of ContentsChapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 Understanding the Nature of Physical EvidenceChapter 3 Actions of the Initial Responding OfficerChapter 4 Crime Scene Processing MethodologyChapter 5 Assessing the SceneChapter 6 Crime Scene PhotographyChapter 7 Crime Scene Sketching and MappingChapter 8 Narrative Descriptions: Crime Scene Notes and ReportsChapter 9 Basic Techniques in Crime Scene Processing - Light TechnologyChapter 10 Basic Techniques in Crime Scene Processing - Recovering FingerprintsChapter 11 Basic Techniques in Crime Scene Processing - CastingChapter 12 Shooting Scene Documentation and ReconstructionChapter 13 Bloodstain Pattern AnalysisChapter 14 The Body as a Crime SceneChapter 15 Special Scene ConsiderationsChapter 16 Crime Scene Analysis
£35.99
Pearson Education Criminalistics An Introduction to Forensic
Book SynopsisTable of Contentsprefaceabout the author Science and Technology in Criminal Investigation Crime-Scene Investigation Assessing the Physical Evidence Crime-Scene Reconstruction: Bloodstain Evidence The Role of Forensic Experts in Death Investigation Detecting Crimes with Fingerprints The Microscope and Its Forensic Applications Firearms, Tool Marks, and Other Impressions Forensic Analysis of Matter, Light, and Glass Evidentiary Value of Hair and Fibers Drug Abuse and Drug Evidence Forensic Toxicology Examination of Metals, Paint, and Soil Forensic Serology DNA: The Indispensable Forensic Science Tool Investigation of Arson and Explosions Scientific Examination of Documents Computer Forensics Mobile Device Forensics
£77.99
Taylor & Francis Inc Fingerprints and Other Ridge Skin Impressions
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£128.25
Taylor & Francis Inc Death Scene Investigation
Book SynopsisThose tasked with investigating death scenes come from a variety of backgrounds and varying levels of experience. Whether a homicide detective, crime scene investigator, medico-legal death investigator, coroner or medical examiner, Death Scene Investigation: Procedural Guide, Second Edition provides the investigator best-practice techniques and procedures for almost any death scene imaginable, including for deaths occurring even under the most unusual of circumstances.This Second Edition is fully updated to include new coverage on shallow graves, human remains at crime scenes, poisonings, expanded coverage of projectile weapons, videography, touch DNA, death notifications, and a newly added chapter dedicated to sexual deaths. In addition, the book serves as an on-scene ready reference which includes instructions on procedure including the initial notification of a death, processing the scene and body, the investigator''s role at autopsy, and analyzing Table of ContentsSection 1: Death Scene Investigation 1. Death Scene Response 2. Natural Deaths 3. Accidental Deaths 4. Suicidal Deaths 5. Homicidal Deaths Section 2: The Medicolegal Death Investigation 6. The Role of the Medicolegal Death Investigator 7. The Role of the Coroner 8. The Role of the Medical Examiner 9. Autopsy Protocol and the Investigator’s Role Section 3: Recovery of Human Remains 10. Searching for Human Remains 11. Surface Recovery of Human Remains 12. Recovery of Buried Human Remains 13. Aquatic Recovery of Human Remains 14. Post Mortem Changes Section 4: Wound Dynamics and Mechanisms of Injury 15. Asphyxiation 16. Sharp Force Injuries 17. Blunt Force Injuries 18. Chopping Injuries 19. Firearm Injuries – Rifle and Pistol 20. Firearm Injuries – Shotgun 21. Explosive Injuries 22. Thermal Injuries 23. Electrical Injuries 24. Poisoning 25. Drug Related Deaths Section 5: Special Death Investigations 26. Infant Death 27. Child Deaths 28. Child Sexual Abduction and Murder 29. Sexual Activities Resulting in Death 30. Rape and Sexual Assault Resulting in Death 31. Multiple Victim Death Scenes Section 6: Death Scene Management, Tasks and Responsibilities 32. Death Scene Management 33. Death Scene Sketching 34. Death Scene Photography 35. Death Scene Videography 36. Death Scene Notes and Observation Section 7: Death Scene Evidence Processing 37. Documenting and Processing Bloodstain Patterns at the Scene 38. Documenting and Processing the Shooting Scene 39. Documenting and Processing the Post Blast Scene 40. Entomological Evidence 41. Biological Evidence 42. Trace Evidence 43. Friction Ridge Evidence 44. Impression Evidence Section 8: Death Investigation Checklist Appendix A: Bloodborne Pathogens Appendix B: Bloodstain Pattern Decision Matrix Appendix C: Druggust Fold
£63.64
Taylor & Francis Criminal Law for Forensic Scientists
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£57.99
Wayne M. Miller Burn Boston Burn: The Largest Arson Case in the
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Archaeopress Crimes in the Past: Archaeological and
Book SynopsisCrimes in the Past: Archaeological and Anthropological Evidence aims to discuss the possible examples of crimes in the archaeological past, their detection and interpretation with the help of modern scientific methods, and how interdisciplinary approaches can be conducted in further research concerning ‘crimes of the past.’ The idea to create this publication was born after organizing Session #169 Past Crimes during the 25th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists (EAA 2019) in Bern. In this book, readers will find cases of historic and prehistoric ‘crimes scenes’ known from various contexts, including the findings of (pre)historic (mass) graves and lethal violent acts related to warfare, ritual killings, or possible murder cases. In order to get to the bottom of the possible archaeological crime scenes, contemporary interdisciplinary approaches will be used, which allow us to extend the frames of classical archaeological study.Table of ContentsIntroduction ; Part One: Science Applied to Past Crimes ; Wrapping the dead over the centuries ; How forensic geology can be a valuable support to investigate past crimes ; Complementary investigations can help the forensic pathologist ; Part Two: From Prehistory to Middle Ages ; ‘An arrow in your spine’ ; Evidence of injuries and killings in the post-catacomb world (22,000–18,000 cal. BC) ; Comparative analysis of multiple burials from the Late Copper Age, Hungary ; Digital trauma analysis and the mechanism of weapon related injuries ; Dismembered and ditched ; Ritual violence or acts of warfare ; ‘Los ricos tambièn lloran’
£38.00
Springer International Publishing AG Good Laboratory Practices for Forensic Chemistry
Book SynopsisGood Laboratory Practices for Forensic Chemistry acknowledges the limitations that often challenge the validity of data and resultant conclusions. Eight chapters examine current practices in analytical chemistry as well as business practices, guidelines and regulations in the pharmaceutical industry to offer improvements to current practices in forensic chemistry. It discusses topics ranging from good manufacturing practices (GMP), good laboratory practices (GLP), the International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH), quality assurance (QA), and quality risk management (QRM), among others. This book is a guide for scientists, professors, and students interested in expanding their knowledge of forensic chemistry.Table of Contents.- 1 Introduction.- 2 What is Science .- 3 Forensic Chemistry .- 4 Code of Federal Regulations (21CFR) Guidance’s.- 5 International Committee on Harmonization (ICH).- 6 International Organization for standards.- 7 Statistical Considerations.- 8 Conclusions.
£33.74
Springer Verlag, Singapore EMG Signals Characterization in Three States of Contraction by Fuzzy Network and Feature Extraction
Book SynopsisNeuro-muscular and musculoskeletal disorders and injuries highly affect the life style and the motion abilities of an individual. This brief highlights a systematic method for detection of the level of muscle power declining in musculoskeletal and Neuro-muscular disorders. The neuro-fuzzy system is trained with 70 percent of the recorded Electromyography (EMG) cut off window and then used for classification and modeling purposes. The neuro-fuzzy classifier is validated in comparison to some other well-known classifiers in classification of the recorded EMG signals with the three states of contractions corresponding to the extracted features. Different structures of the neuro-fuzzy classifier are also comparatively analyzed to find the optimum structure of the classifier used.Table of ContentsIntroduction to EMG Technique and Feature Extraction.- Methodology for working with EMG dataset.- Results.- Conclusions and Inferences of Present Study.
£999.99
McGill-Queen's University Press Forensic Colonialism
Book SynopsisThough forensic genetic technologies are upheld as important tools of justice the development of these technologies has been accomplished through the ongoing genetic servitude of Indigenous Peoples. Forensic Colonialism explores how these controversial methods serve only privileged populations, and keep others exploited and criminalized.Trade Review“There is so little scholarly analysis of biotechnology, colonization, and policing theory – particularly regarding the Uyghurs, one of the most urgent sites of contemporary settler colonization – and it is vital that this research be shared with scientists and the public. Mark Munsterhjelm expertly takes on this difficult task with his encyclopedic knowledge of the history of DNA collection in this unique, engaging, and important book.” Darren Byler, Simon Fraser University and author of In the Camps: China's High-Tech Penal Colony
£35.10
American Psychological Association Forensic Organizational Consulting
Book SynopsisSkilled forensic consulting psychologists help clients prepare for courtroom trials. This book helps psychologists understand the demands of this challenging yet deeply rewarding field.Forensic psychologists may be hired to participate in jury selection and witness preparation, organize mock trials and focus groups to test arguments, provide expert testimony and psychological evaluation, and conduct posttrial interviews that yield useful information for future cases.Experienced forensic psychologists can anticipate probable jury or bench trial outcomes and can advise the lawyers they work with to settle, dismiss, or proceed with litigation.This vignette-filled, insider’s look at the rewards and challenges of forensic consulting includes nuanced discussion of the ethical challenges that consultants must navigate as part of their work.Trade ReviewThe book provides a comprehensive and often fascinating overview of the variety of roles in the fi eld of forensic consulting psychology. The vivid case examples drawn from the rich practical experience of the authors and their willingness to address challenging ethical issues make it a particularly useful resource for those considering practice in this growing professional arena. -- Judith S. Blanton, PhD, Blanton Consulting, Pasadena, CADr. Finkelman’s foundational book provides deep insight into the vital skills of different types of forensic psychologists. Excellent examples and clear definitions enable the reader to differentiate the multiple roles of the forensic psychologist. The handbook fosters a deep understanding of the constructive application of psychology in various legal areas, as well as of the likely challenges. -- Lilli Friedland, PhD, ABPP, executive coach and consultant, Executive Advisors Inc, Beverly Hills, CAFinally, a text that will find its way into every professional development lecture on forensic consulting psychology! This book, authored by widely respected and seasoned consulting experts, brings to life the foundational competencies needed for advanced practice in consulting psychology, with insights relevant beyond the practice of forensic psychology. Forensic psychology students, new graduates, and experts alike will benefit from the research and examples made available in this highly readable and desk-reference-worthy contribution to the field. -- Michele Nealon, PsyD, President, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CATable of ContentsContents Series Editor’s Foreword, by Rodney L. Lowman Preface Acknowledgments Overview of Forensic Consulting Psychology Expert Witness Testimony Understanding Jury Trials, Decision Making, and the Litigation Process Tools of the Forensic Consulting Trade Posttrial Consultation Opportunities and Challenges for Consulting Psychologists in Litigation References Index About the Authors
£39.60
Simon & Schuster What the Dead Know
Book SynopsisA ';remarkably candid and sensitive' (The Wall Street Journal) memoir of more than twenty years of death-scene investigations by New York City death investigator Barbara Butcher.Barbara Butcher was early in her recovery from alcoholism when she found an unexpected lifeline: a job at the Medical Examiner's Office in New York City. The second woman ever hired for the role of Death Investigator in Manhattan, she was the first to last more than three months. The work was gritty, demanding, morbid, and sometimes dangerousand she loved it. Butcher (yes, that's her real name, and she has heard all the jokes) spent day in and day out investigating double homicides, gruesome suicides, and most heartbreaking of all, underage rape victims who had also been murdered. In What the Dead Know, she writes with the kind of New York attitude and bravado you might expect from decades in the field, investigating more than 5,500 death scenes, 680 of which were homicides.
£16.14
John Wiley & Sons Inc Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics
Book SynopsisCompletely revised and updated Second Edition of this successful book. Includes updated material on proof marks; muzzle attachments; non toxic bullets; GSR particles and SEM sampling Includes new case study material including the Jill Dando murder enquiry as a key example for reporting on GSR cases.Trade Review"I would strongly recommend that this book be made available to practicing firearms examiners, laboratory directors, others interested in this field of science and attorneys." (AFTE Journals, 2011) "Brian Heard provides readers with a sophisticated forensic interest in firearms with a hugely detailed and authoritative ‘state of the art' manual of all aspects of firearms and ballistics . . . Neil Davison also provides us with a detailed, thorough, and an authoritative manual on the huge variety of ‘non-lethal' weapons that are available, in development, or whose development has been terminated or fallen into abeyance." (A Journal of Policy and Practice, 16 February 2011) "This second edition of the Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics is welcomed, particularly given the lack of collected research elsewhere." (The Howard Journal, February 2010)Table of ContentsDevelopments in Forensic Science ix Acknowledgements xi Foreword xiii 1 Firearms 1 1.1 A Brief History of Firearms 1 1.2 Weapon Types and Their Operation 19 1.3 Proof Marks 32 2 Ammunition 43 2.1 A Brief History of Ammunition 43 2.2 Ammunition Components 48 2.3 Non-toxic Shot 77 2.4 A Brief History of Propellants 80 2.5 Priming Compounds and Primers 86 2.6 Headstamp Markings on Ammunition 94 3 Ballistics 101 3.1 Internal, External and Terminal Ballistics 101 3.2 Internal Ballistics 102 3.3 External Ballistics 109 3.4 Terminal Ballistics 124 4 Forensic Firearms Examination 145 4.1 A Brief History of Forensic Firearms Identifi cation 145 4.2 Rifl ing Types and Their Identifi cation 154 4.3 Fluted, Annular Ringed, Helical, Perforated and Oversized Chambers 166 4.4 Basic Concepts of Striation Matching 170 4.5 Basic Methodology Used in Comparison Microscopy 182 4.6 Mathematical Proof of Striation Matches 186 4.7 Accidental Discharge 191 4.8 Identifi cation of Calibre from the Bullet Entry Hole 197 4.9 Ricochet Analysis 200 4.10 Bullet Penetration and Trajectory through Glass 204 5 Range of Firing Estimations and Bullet Hole Examinations 211 5.1 Introduction 211 5.2 The Use of X-ray Photography 212 5.3 Range of Firing Estimations for Pistols and Rifl es 219 5.4 Chemical Tests for Range of Firing Estimations and Bullet Entry/Exit Hole Identifi cation 227 5.5 Range of Firing Estimations for Shotguns 233 6 Gunshot Residue Examination 241 6.1 Introduction 241 6.2 Formation of Discharge Residue 241 6.3 Distribution of GSR Particles 242 6.4 Identifi cation of GSR Particles 243 6.5 The Use of the SEM for GSR Detection 247 6.6 Sample Collection 248 6.7 GSR Retention 251 6.8 Conservation of GSR Particles on the Hands 251 6.9 GSR Distribution on the Hands 252 6.10 Identifi cation of Type of Ammunition, Country of Origin from GSR Analysis 255 6.11 Environmental Contaminants 256 6.12 Sources of Elements Commonly Found in Lead-Based GSRs 257 6.13 Extending the Recovery Period for GSR 259 7 Gun-Handling Tests 271 7.1 Introduction 271 7.2 Methodology for Ferrozine Use 274 7.3 Case Notes 275 8 Restoration of Erased Numbers 277 8.1 Introduction 277 8.2 Methods Used for Removal of Serial Numbers 277 8.3 Theory behind Number Restoration 278 8.4 Non-recoverable Methods of Number Removal 279 8.5 Practice of Number Restoration 280 8.6 Chemical Methods of Restoration 280 8.7 Reagents Used for Various Metals 281 8.8 Electrolytic Methods of Restoration 283 8.9 Reagents Used 283 8.10 Ultrasonic Cavitation for Restoration 284 8.11 Magnetic Particle Method for Restoration 284 8.12 Other Methods of Restoration 285 8.13 Laser-Etched Serial Numbers and Bar Codes and Their Restoration 286 9 Qualifying the Expert and Cross-Examination Questions 291 9.1 Introduction 291 9.2 General Background Questions 293 9.3 Comparison Microscopy 294 9.4 GSRs 297 9.5 Ferrozine Test 300 9.6 Standard of Review: ‘Daubert Trilogy’ 300 10 Classifi cation of Firearm-Related Death 305 10.1 Multiple-Shot Suicides 307 References 309 11 Glossary 311 Appendix 1 Important dates in the History of Firearms from 1247 333 Appendix 2 GSR results for Chinese and USSR ammunition 341 Appendix 3 Primer content of some cartridge-operated nail guns 345 Appendix 4 Commercial and General Abbreviations for Bullet Confi gurations 347 Appendix 5 Trade Names 353 Appendix 6 Gun Marks 373 Appendix 7 Powder Burn Rate 377 Appendix 8 Hearing Loss 381 Appendix 9 General Firearms Values Conversion Table 389 Index 393
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Idigital Group True Crime Case Histories - (Books 4, 5, & 6): 36 Disturbing True Crime Stories (3 Book True Crime Collection)
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Oxford University Press Forensic Science
Book SynopsisForensic science is a subject of wide fascination. What happens at a crime scene? How does DNA profiling work? How can it help solve crimes that happened 20 years ago? In forensic science, a criminal case can often hinge on a piece of evidence such as a hair, a blood trace, half a footprint, or a tyre mark. Complex scientific findings must be considered carefully and dispassionately, and communicated with clarity, simplicity, and precision. High profile cases such as the Stephen Lawrence enquiry and the Madeleine McCann case have attracted enormous media attention and enhanced general interest in this area in recent years. In this Very Short Introduction, Jim Fraser introduces the concept of forensic science and explains how it is used in the investigation of crime. He begins at the crime scene itself, explaining the principles and processes of crime scene management, and drawing on his own personal experience of high profile cases including, the murder of Rachel Nickell and the unsolvTrade ReviewWell written and accessible... [and] does not shy away from the various controversies that have come to plague the discipline of forensic science in recent years. * Professor David Wilson, author of My Life With Murderers *Table of ContentsPreface and acknowledgements to second edition 1: What is forensic science 2: Investigating crime 3: Crime scene management and forensic investigation 4: Laboratory examination: search, recovery, and analysis 5: DNA: identity, relationships, and databases 6: Prints and marks: more ways to identify people and things 7: Trace evidence 8: Drugs and toxicology 9: Science and justice - a case studyFurther readingIndex
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation for
Book SynopsisFully revised, the proven primer on forensic accounting with all-new cases A must-have reference for every business professional, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation for Non-Experts, Third Edition is a necessary tool for those interested in understanding how financial fraud occurs and what to do when you find or suspect it within your organization. With comprehensive coverage, it provides insightful advice on where an organization is most susceptible to fraud. Updated with new cases and new material on technology tools in forensic accounting Covers the core accounting, investigative, and legal aspects of forensic accounting for professionals new to the field Covers investigative and legal issues along with accounting schemes Written by a team of recognized experts in the field of forensic accounting, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation for Non-Experts, Third Edition is essential reading for accountantTable of ContentsPreface xiii Acknowledgments xv Part I Forensic Accounting and Fraud Overview 1 Chapter 1 Forensic Accounting 3 What Is Forensic Accounting? 3 Why Has Forensic Accounting Become the Buzz? 4 Introduction to a Profession 5 Applications for Forensic Accounting 6 A Third Dimension: Contexts within Each Area of Specialization 11 Conclusion 14 Suggested Readings 15 Notes 15 Chapter 2 Fraud in Society 17 What Is Fraud? 17 Types of Fraud 21 Other Types of Financial Fraud 25 Sarbanes–Oxley 27 What the Numbers Tell Us about Fraud 28 Categories of Occupational Fraud 29 Drawing Conclusions 31 Society’s Perception of Fraud 32 Who Commits Fraud?—Profile of the Typical Fraudster 33 The Social Consequences of Economic Crime 39 Conclusion 39 Suggested Readings 40 Notes 40 Chapter 3 Understanding the Basics of Financial Accounting 43 Where It All Begins 43 The Five Accounting Cycles 46 Journals: Subsidiary and General 54 Conclusion 56 Suggested Readings 56 Note 57 Chapter 4 Forms of Entities 59 Basics of Business Structures 59 Sole Proprietorships 60 Partnerships 60 Corporations 63 Business Enterprises in the Global Environment 66 Conclusion 70 Suggested Readings 70 Notes 72 Chapter 5 Fundamental Principles of Financial Analysis 73 Good Analysis = Due Diligence? 73 Why Perform Financial Analysis? 76 What and Whom Can You Trust? 76 Other Factors to Consider 77 Financial Analysis for the Non-Expert 78 To the Future 85 Conclusion 86 Suggested Readings 87 Notes 87 Chapter 6 The Role of the Accounting Professional 89 The Importance of Accounting Professionals in the Investigation 89 The Audit Process 93 Internal Controls 98 Conclusion 101 Notes 101 Part II Financial Crime Investigation 103 Chapter 7 Business as a Victim 105 Introduction 105 Employee Thefts 106 Fraudulent Billing Schemes 112 Fraud Committed by Outsiders 113 Management Thefts 114 Corporate Thefts 117 Identity Theft 118 Conclusion 120 Suggested Readings 120 Notes 120 CHAPTER 8 Business Villains 123 Introduction 123 Organized Crime and Business 123 Money Laundering 130 Conclusion 137 Suggested Readings 138 Notes 139 Chapter 9 The Investigative Process 143 Introduction 143 Case Initiation 144 Case Evaluation 145 Solvability Factors 147 Goal Setting and Planning 148 Investigation 156 Background 158 Conclusion 166 Suggested Readings 167 Notes 167 Chapter 10 Interviewing Financially Sophisticated Witnesses 169 Introduction 169 The Interview 170 Interviewing Financially Sophisticated Witnesses 185 Conclusion 188 Suggested Readings 189 Notes 190 Chapter 11 Proving Cases through Documentary Evidence 193 Introduction 193 Document Collection 194 Document Organization 207 The Process of Proof 211 The Logic of Argument 213 Proof through Inference 217 Conclusion 221 Suggested Readings 222 Notes 224 Chapter 12 Analysis Tools for Investigators 227 Introduction 227 Why Use Analysis Tools at All? 227 Associational Analysis 229 Temporal Analysis 246 Conclusion 252 Suggested Readings 252 Notes 253 Chapter 13 Inferential Analysis 255 Introduction 255 How Inferential Analysis Helps 255 What Is an Inference Network? 256 Investigative Inference Analysis 259 The Key List 263 Constructing an Investigative Inference Chart 264 Plotting the Chart 268 Some Tips for Charting Success 272 Applying the Chart to the Investigative Process 273 Conclusion 275 Suggested Readings 275 Notes 277 Chapter 14 Documenting and Presenting the Case 279 Introduction 279 Creating a System 279 The Casebook System 280 Report Writing 287 Testifying as a Financial Expert 290 Conclusion 305 Suggested Readings 305 Notes 306 About the Authors 309 Index 311
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BCS Learning & Development Limited Hands-on Incident Response and Digital Forensics
Book SynopsisIncident response is the method by which organisations take steps to identify and recover from an information security incident, with as little impact as possible on business as usual. Digital forensics is what follows - a scientific investigation into the causes of an incident with the aim of bringing the perpetrators to justice. These two disciplines have a close but complex relationship and require a balancing act to get right, but both are essential when an incident occurs. In this practical guide, the relationship between incident response and digital forensics is explored and you will learn how to undertake each and balance them to meet the needs of an organisation in the event of an information security incident. Best practice tips and real-life examples are included throughout.Trade Review‘A great book which I could see on the shelf of any investigator or included in the book lists of digital forensic and cyber security students at university’. -- Dale McGleenon * Cyber Forensics & Network Incident Response *'A fantastic summary of cyber incident response and digital forensics for existing practitioners and managers which covers the all-important impact on people! This a great book to whet the appetite of those aspiring to get into the field.' -- Martin Heyde * Senior Manager - Cyber Incident Response, Deloitte LLP *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Part 1: Incident Response Chapter 1: Understanding Information Security Incidents Chapter 2: Before The Incident Chapter 3: The Incident Response Process Chapter 4: Things To Avoid During Incident Response Chapter 5: After The Incident Chapter 6: The Business of Incident Response Part 2: Digital Forensics Chapter 7: Introducing The Digital Forensics Investigation Chapter 8: The Laws and Ethics of Digital Forensics Chapter 9: Digital Forensic Tools Chapter 10: Evidence Acquisition Basics Chapter 11: Capturing A Moving Target Chapter 12: Memory Forensics Chapter 13: Cloud Forensics Chapter 14: Mobile Device Forensics Chapter 15: Reporting and Presenting Your Findings Chapter 16: The Human Elements of Investigation
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Barcharts, Inc Forensic Science
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Little, Brown Book Group Unnatural Death
Book SynopsisTHE BREATHTAKING NEW KAY SCARPETTA THRILLER FROM THE 120-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERTwo mauled bodies in the woods. Two top secret autopsies. The most chilling case of Scarpetta''s career . . .In this thrilling new instalment of the #1 bestselling series, chief medical examiner Dr Kay Scarpetta finds herself in a Northern Virginia wilderness examining the remains of two campers wanted by federal law enforcement.The victims have been savaged beyond recognition, and other evidence is terrifying and baffling, including a larger-than-life footprint.After one of the most frightening body retrievals of her career, Scarpetta must discover who would commit murders this brutal, and why.''A chilling, thrilling, macabre masterpiece. Unnatural Death is Patricia Cornwell at her mesmerising finest. The best just got better''CHRIS WHITAKER, author of WE BEGIN AT THE END''Sinister, surprising and utterly unTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR UNNATURAL DEATH * - *This case is one of her most striking . . . an edge-of-the-seat mystery, packed with twists * DAILY MAIL *A chilling, thrilling, macabre masterpiece. Unnatural Death is Patricia Cornwell at her mesmerising finest. The best just got better -- CHRIS WHITAKERA sinister mystery from one of the all-time greats of this genre * SUN *Sinister, surprising and utterly unputdownable. Cornwell at her brilliant best -- M. J. ARLIDGEClassic Cornwell with an up-to-the-minute twenty-first-century plot - an intoxicating blend that proves Scarpetta is still queen of the autopsy and Cornwell is still queen of crime fiction. An utterly thrilling roller coaster ride -- ANDREA MARACornwell really is in a league of her own -- BOOK OF THE WEEK * HEAT *In this macabre and consuming novel, Cornwell proves once again why she is a crime writer still at the top of her game * WOMAN'S WEEKLY *An especially good entry in the series * BOOKLIST *A gripping crime thriller with delightfully unexpected twists . . . Both fans of the Scarpetta novels and newcomers to the series alike will find much to enjoy * HOT PRESS *With plot twists you won't see coming, this is a frightening, timely thriller * FABULOUS *Another clever-crafted chiller from the queen of the forensic thriller * BEST *Thrilling * TAKE A BREAK *Terrifying * CRIME MONTHLY *A tale so terrifying you'll be afraid to go into the woods this Hallowe'en * SUNDAY POST DUNDEE *PRAISE FOR PATRICIA CORNWELL * - *One of the best crime writers writing today * GUARDIAN *Astonishing . . . Thirty years on, there's still no other crime writer like her * SUNDAY TIMES *The top gun in this field * DAILY TELEGRAPH *America's most stimulating and chilling writer of crime fiction * THE TIMES *Forget the pretenders. Cornwell reigns * MIRROR *A pioneer of the genre of forensic psychological thriller * BBC *The Agatha Christie of the DNA age * EXPRESS *The queen of the forensic thriller * MAIL ON SUNDAY *Cutting-edge * SUN *When it comes to forensic sciences, nobody can touch Cornwell * NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW *Slick, fast-paced and brilliant * HEAT *
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
Book SynopsisThe gold standard in textbooks on forensic accounting, fraud detection, and deterrence In the newly revised third edition of Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination, a team of renowned educators provides students and professionals alike with a comprehensive introduction to forensic accounting, fraud detection, and deterrence. Adhering to the model curriculum for education in fraud and forensic accounting funded by the US National Institute of Justice, this leading textbook offers real-world practicality supported by effective learning pedagogies and engaging case studies that bring technical concepts to life. Covering every key step of the investigative process, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination contains 32 integrated IDEA and Tableau software cases that introduce students to the practical tools accounting professionals use to maximize auditing and analytic capabilities, detect fraud, and comply with documentation requirements. Numerous case summTable of ContentsPreface xii About the Authors xiv Section i Introduction to Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination 1 1 Core Foundation Related to Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination 3 2 Who Commits Fraud and Why: The Profile and Psychology of the Fraudster 48 3 Legal, Regulatory, and Professional Environment 74 Section ii Fraud Schemes 109 4 Cash Receipt Schemes and Other Asset Misappropriations 111 5 Cash Disbursement Schemes 142 6 Corruption and the Human Factor 193 7 Financial Statement Fraud 217 Section iii Detection and Investigative Tools and Techniques 257 8 Fraud Detection: Red Flags and Targeted Risk Assessment 259 9 Evidence-Based Fraud Examinations 287 10 Effective Interviewing and Interrogation 323 11 Using Information Technology for Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics 354 Section iv Advanced Topics in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination 377 12 Complex Frauds and Financial Crimes 379 13 Cybercrime: Fraud in a Digital World 410 14 Antifraud and Compliance Efforts: Ethics, Prevention, and Deterrence 433 Section v Litigation Advisory Services and Remediation 457 15 Consulting, Litigation Support, and Expert Witnessing: Damages, Valuations, and Other Engagements 459 16 Remediation and Litigation Advisory Services 518 Glossary 595 Index 599
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University of California Press Autopsy of a Crime Lab Exposing the Flaws in
Book SynopsisThis book exposes the dangerously imperfect forensic evidence that we rely on for criminal convictions. That's not my fingerprint, your honor,said the defendant,after FBI experts reported a 100-percentidentification.The FBI was wrong. It is shocking how often they are. Autopsy of a Crime Lab is the first book to catalog the sources of error and the faulty science behind a range of well-known forensic evidence, from fingerprints and firearms to forensic algorithms. In this devastating forensic takedown, noted legal expert Brandon L. Garrett poses the questions that should be asked in courtrooms every day: Where are the studies that validatethe basic premises of widely accepted techniques such as fingerprinting? How can experts testify with 100-percentcertainty about a fingerprint, when there is no such thing as a 100 percentmatch? Where is the quality control at the crime scenes and in the laboratories? Should we so readily adopt powerful new technologies like facial recognition software and rapid DNA machines? And why have judges been so reluctant to consider the weaknesses of so many long-accepted methods?Taking us into the lives of the wrongfully convicted or nearly convicted, into crime labs rocked by scandal, and onto the front lines of promising reform efforts driven by professionals and researchers alike, Autopsy of a Crime Lab illustrates the persistence and perniciousness of shaky science and its well-meaning practitioners.Trade Review“Autopsy of a Crime Lab forcefully reminds us that despite what we see on CSI, even airtight evidence must first be interpreted by boastful and fallible humans.” * Vanity Fair *"Garrett shatters illusions that forensics are always scientifically accurate, and that experts brought in to testify always know their subject. Autopsy of a Crime Lab provides resources to move forward and fix forensics, to ensure that human and scientific errors are kept to a minimum." * CHOICE *"Autopsy of a Crime Lab argues that judges should take their responsibility as gatekeepers of scientific and technical evidence more seriously." * Reason *“Autopsy of a Crime Lab offers in its form as well as its content a convincing argument against the current state of forensic science, as well as promising solutions for the way forward. This book would be an excellent resource for academics but would also be a great starting point for anyone who wants to learn more about the problems inherent within forensics.” * True Crime Index *"In Autopsy of a Crime Lab, Brandon Garrett has produced the best overview for a general audience to date of the legal-scientific problems at the heart of this controversy." * Law & Society Review *"Autopsy of a Crime Lab is an important first step in bringing the forensic system 'back to life' by tackling both the science itself, and how it should be understood and implemented in the criminal-legal system." * Criminal Law & Criminal Justice Books *"This book is a must-read for any person involved in justice at any level. Failure to understand the basic science behind forensics is to court miscarriage of justice on a grand scale. Judges and lawyers would be well advised to read this book and to keep it close at hand." * South Africa Law Review *"Its analysis of the shortcomings of most forensic sciences is nothing short of devastating." * Judicature *Table of ContentsPart I The Crisis in Forensics Introduction 1. The Bite Mark Case 2. The Crisis in Forensics Part II Flawed Forensics 3. False ID 4. Error Rates 5. Overstatement 6. Qualifications 7. Hidden Bias 8. The Gatekeepers Part III Failed Labs 9. Failed Quality Control 10. Crime Scene Contamination Part IV The Movement to Fix Forensics 11. The Rebirth of the Lab 12. Big Data Forensics 13. Fixing Forensics Acknowledgments Appendix Notes Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Tell Me What Happened
Book SynopsisRepresents a scholarly and ambitious attempt to improve the quality of interviews received by the courts and minimize the risks of miscarriages of justice, for victims and defendants This book updates the previous review of research on children's testimonyreexamining and readdressing how the quality of information provided by young witnesses is affected by the way they are questioned. Drawing upon both experimental and field studies conducted in different countries, it summarizes evidence supporting the effectiveness of the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Protocol and showcases the Protocol's superiority over other current interviewing techniques for eliciting detailed and forensically useful content from child complainants. Written with both child protection professionals and researchers in mind,Tell Me What Happened: Questioning Children About Abuseoffers advice and opinions drawn from actual investigative interviews asTable of ContentsAbout the Authors ix Series Preface xi Preface xv 1 Interviewing Children About Abuse: An Overview and Introduction 1 2 Contributions to Children’s Testimony: The Child and the Event 11 3 Contributions to Testimony: Preparation for the Interview and Questioning Strategies 47 4 How do Investigators Typically Interview Alleged Victims? 67 5 The NICHD Investigative Interview Protocols for Young Victims and Witnesses 87 6 When Interviewers Follow the Protocol, What Impact Does it Have on Their Interviewing and on Children’s Responding? 101 7 Interviewing Suspected Victims under Six Years of Age 119 8 Interviewing Children with Developmental Disabilities 137 9 The Revised Protocol: Effectively Supporting Reluctant Witnesses 161 10 Using Tools and Props to Complement the Protocol 189 11 Training and Maintaining Good Interviewing Practice 201 12 Case‐related Outcomes When the Protocol is Used 213 13 Progress to Date and the Challenges Ahead 225 Revised Investigative Interview Protocol: Version 2018 239 References 251 Index 315
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Nova Science Publishers Inc DNA: Fingerprinting, Sequencing & Chips
Book SynopsisDNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms. DNA sequencing is a common and requisite practice for molecular biologists today working in all areas of biology, including microbiology. This book aims to provide clues for DNA sequencing projects directed to unsequenced organisms in which many transcripts wait to be discovered, either coding small RNAs or genes homologue to known genes coding for protein products. This book also looks at the adoption of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to generate DNA profiles from minute biological samples, and the use of mitochondrial DNA to obtain information from old bones and the applications of Y chromosomal polymorphisms in sexual assault cases. Present research focuses on genetic markers for external visible traits and on improving the utility of poor quality samples with degraded DNA. The other direction of forensic DNA research addresses the difficulty of obtaining a DNA profile in a degraded crime stain. The third topic covered in this book is DNA chips- a microchip that holds DNA probes that form half of the DNA double helix. This book examines the development of DNA chips, as the prototype for global technology genetics.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Forensic Genetics Research Progress
Book SynopsisIn addition to supplementing existing analysis techniques in serious crime cases, trace DNA can allow investigation of volume crime cases such as burglary or vehicle theft, where previously DNA evidence was not considered usable. However, despite the widespread use of trace DNA, at present there are very few specific validated methods. This has lead to controversy in the use of trace DNA, and particularly the low copy number amplification technique. It has been established that the use of existing methodology (developed for high-copy number samples) leads to significant levels of artefacts with trace DNA, including allele drop-out and drop-in, stutter, and allelic/locus imbalance. To minimise these, there are numerous modifications that can be made to existed methods to increase the success of trace DNA analysis. This book presents advances in the field of DNA research as an aid in Forensic studies and Genetics.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Latent Fingerprint Examination: Elements, Human
Book SynopsisFingerprints have provided a valuable method of personal identification in forensic science and criminal investigations for over 100 years. Fingerprints left at crime scenes generally are latent prints -- unintentional reproductions of the arrangement of ridges on the skin made by the transfer of materials (such as amino acids, proteins, polypeptides, and salts) to a surface. Palms and the soles of feet also have friction ridge skin that can leave latent prints. The examination of a latent print consists of a series of steps involving a comparison of the latent print to a known (or exemplar) print. Courts have accepted latent print evidence for the past century. However, several high-profile cases in the United States and abroad have highlighted the fact that human errors can occur, and litigation and expressions of concern over the evidentiary reliability of latent print examinations and other forensic identification procedures has increased in the last decade. This book discusses latent print examinations in detail, and provides methods to improving the practice through a systems approach.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Exonerated by DNA: Issues & Case Profiles in the
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Preservation of Biological Evidence: Best
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Oxford University Press Objection Disgust Morality and the Law
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Oxford University Press, USA Expert Evidence and Criminal Justice Omclj Oxford Monographs on Criminal Law and Justice
Book SynopsisAs an increasing range of expert evidence becomes available to it, the criminal justice system must answer a series of questions such as: should experts be permitted to give evidence on the credibility of witnesses? This work explores these issues, utilizing work in a number of disciplines.Trade ReviewMike Redmayne writes perceptively ... The breadth of the book is one of its strengths ... Redmayne excels at clearing the underbrush from the British opinions - stripping away the stated reasons in an attempt to discern the existence of unstated reasons. * Jurimetrics Journal *Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. Constructing Cases with Science ; 3. Probability Models in Forensic Science ; 4. Presenting Probabilities in Court ; 5. The Admissibility of Expert Evidence: (1) Evidentiary Reliability ; 6. The Admissibility of Expert Evidence: (2) The Rule in R. v. Turner ; 7. Adversarial Experts ; Index
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Pedialaw Publishing DEVIL IN THE DARKNESS The True Story of Serial Killer Israel Keyes
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Clear Decks Media Road to Damnation The Wrongful Conviction of Robert Farquharson
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Black Cat Forensics What Bugs Burns Prints Dna and More
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Literati Editions And Every Word Is True
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Legare Street Press Esegesi Medico Legale Sul Methodus Testificandi Di Giovan Battista Codronchi
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