Jumped, Fell, or Pushed: How Forensics Solved 50 "Perfect" Murders [Hardcover]

Stephen A. Koehler (Author), David Owen (Author), Peter G. Moore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 2009

It takes more than a knife, a pair of gloves, and a fabricated motive to get away with murder today; and more than a pot of ink and a steady hand to forge a document. Thanks to advances in the science of forensics, many of the world's most dangerous, psychotic, violent, and cunning criminals can now be brought to justice. This case-packed book shows you how each unit of forensic science specialists works by highlighting 50 carefully selected crimes around the world and describing how scientific methods have been used to solve them. Included are sections such as: * Trace Elements: examining elements such as hairs, fibers, and paint traces * DNA Analysis: investigating the importance and mechanics of DNA inspection * Serology: examining blood and bodily fluids for clues * Toxicology and Drugs: identifying poisons and drugs to snare the non- confrontational killer * Criminal Markers: finding the suspect through marks at the scene * Document Identification: analyzing documents in fraud investigation * Electronic Forensics: investigating technological snaring methods REVIEW

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About the Author

Steven A. Koehler, MPH, Ph.D., is head of the Forensic Epidemiological Department at the Allegheny County Coroner's Office in Pennsylvania. He teaches epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh. He is the co-author of Postmortem and Crime Scene Investigation, and the author of Forensic Epidemiology. Pete Moore has a PhD in Physiology, is a medical journalist and winner of numerous awards for his journalism, including the MJA Tony Thistlethwaite Award for his book, Blood and Justice. He is the author of The Forensics Handbook. David Owen has worked as a contributing science writer for London's Observer, Sunday Times, and Daily Telegraph, and is the author of numerous books on forensic science and technology, to include Criminal Minds, an exploration of the art of crime profiling, and Hidden Evidence: Forty True Crimes and How Forensic Science Helped Solve Them.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Readers Digest (October 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1606520377
• ISBN-13: 978-1606520376
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,574,630 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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