Description
Book SynopsisPractical Analysis and Reconstruction of Shooting Incidents, Second Edition presents a holistic approach to shooting incident analysis and reconstruction, covering the entire spectrum of related sub-disciplines of forensic science. The book reviews basic firearm design and function, ammunition components, and terminology, explaining what constitutes pertinent evidence and appropriate results relative to autopsies, forensic laboratory analysis, and reenactments.
The second edition features numerous additions including:
- Four new chapters
- Complete and extensive updates to all 16 original chapters
- Three case studies contributed by renowned professionals in the field
- New and revised exercises at the ends of chapters, with answers provided
- An expanded glossary of terminology
- Nearly 340 figures and illustrations, with several in full colo
Table of Contents
Terminology: Its Use and Abuse—"The Devil Is in the Details." Shooting Reconstruction Myth Busters. Theory and Practice of Shooting Reconstruction. Mathematics of Shooting Reconstruction. Firearms and Ammunition Components. Shooting Reconstruction Equipment and Its Use. Smart Phone/Pad Apps for Shooting Reconstruction. Cartridge Case Ejection Pattern Testing for Semiautomatics. Shotgun Pattern Testing and Evidence Evaluation. Examination/Testing of Weapons and Ammunition Components. Gunshot Residue Testing. Bullet Hole and Wound Characteristics. Bullet Ricochet Phenomena. Bloodstains and Blood Spatter at Shooting Scenes. Officer-Involved Shootings. Case Analysis. Ballistics. Firearm/Ammunition Reference Collections, Databases, and Software. Report Writing, Demonstrative Evidence, and Courtroom Presentation. Maximizing Crime Laboratory Results. Glossary. Appendices.
