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Crime 360: The Complete Season One

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This real life documentation of Homicide detective cases is a fascinating and detailed study in modern police science that will captivate any true crime buff.

It is like "Cops" with a microscope.

Over ten murder cases are explored in this three DVD set from the original series that appeared on A&E Television. From the initial 911 call reports, the CSI investigations, the insider look at the Homicide bureau internal discussions, the followup forensics chemical, weapon, and cell phone usage evaluations; the coroner's report, the crime scene neighborhood canvassing, and the actual police interviews of witnesses and suspects the series is one of the best compilations of actual Homicide bureau police science we have ever seen on television.

The detectives range from rookie first-year officers to seasoned veterans that serve the Richmond, Virginia and Cleveland, Ohio Police Departments. The production values of each show are outstanding, and utilize the latest in 3D and graphic reproductions of both the crime scene analysis, as well as the forensic lab work performed to solve these difficult cases. The series even includes a yet unsolved random and tragic killing of a Cleveland resident by a perpetrator using an AK-47 high powered rifle......exposing the frustration of these officer's everyday experiences in their job as Homicide Investigators.

The only disappointing aspect of this show that bothered me was that ALL the case studies featured murders involving inner city minority victims and suspects. I would have preferred seeing a wider perspective of homicide cases instead of taking the easy path of covering lower income demographic examples that sadly occur here in America today. The impression left to the viewer is that no one in the more affluent suburbs has ever killed their spouse, their neighbor, or an innocent victim of a robbery or home invasion in an upscale community.

That aside, however, "Crime 360" is like a great book you just can't put down, and I defy any viewer to stop watching until they have seen all the episodes in one sitting. I highly recommend you first watch this complete series on a rainy Saturday afternoon, and be prepared to have your dinner watching disc three at the end of your day.

As a ex police officer I found the series one of the best. From start to finish all was explained in full account of the crime, autopsy and incararation of the criminal. I would highly recommend this series to anyone interested in true crime at it's best.

I am just watching season one and after 5 episodes, I can garantee this is serious stuff in America. It intriges me how life can be taken away that easily in America. Besides that, this is a great show and I got hooked on it.

Crime 360 is not for everyone. It features some pretty grisly sights. But, thankfully, they are done tastefully and the bodies are usually presented in a way that will keep you from being sick.

The show takes through real murder mysteries and follows the detectives working the case. You'll see how lucky 911 calls, digging through garbage and needle-in-a-haystack-looking can pay off to big rewards when trying to find that ellusive thing called justice.

If you are at all interested in how police do their work, I'd take a look at this. You don't have to love CSI or anything to appreciate the real work done by these brave, thoughful and persistant detectives of the law.

The first two episodes feature detectives taking the lead for the first time. You'll see mistakes and blunders. And you'll also see veterans of the force doing great work to get the job done. Sometimes they catch they bad guy, sometimes the case stays open.

I enjoyed every minute of the show. It gave me a great insider's view of how a homicide investigation is done.

I love forenics and these guys are great the way they solve their crimes.They have the most amazing machines, and they tell you in detail how they do everything. They set out to get their man and they don't quit. I used to watch this show on TV but I can't get it anymore so I decide I'd buy from Amazon because they have everything you could possibly want, thank goodness I want all of these dvd's Crime 360: The Complete Season One

This is by far one of the best reality crime dramas I have ever seen produced, the crime scene reenactment are amazing w/today's modern day technology.

Thanks,
Alex

I really enjoyed the balanced blend of all the crime shows that are on now. Also the introduction to new forensic technology was awesome. I can hardly wait until next season's release.

With all the claims and hype one expected to be taken on a course in criminal investigation. Sadly this is not the case. The programmes are edited and show only the major moments in the investigation, e.g., the autopsy is not included and viewers get merely a synopsis of the results, little on evidence collection and processing, etc. Save your money.

another fine crime show from the tv people at A&E great for any lovers of this type of reality crime drama.

Because this programme starts with the 911 call then follows the police on their investigations, there is no need for the "some of the events have been reenacted" situations, with naff actors in '80's gear running about.
I look forward to Season 2. With the 3d graphics and high quality photography this is the Rolls-Royce of crime dvds.