Murder 101: Homicide and Its Investigation (Hardcover)

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“[T]he absolute abundance of knowledge that this book contains relating to homicide investigation is excellent... This is a detailed, accurate and at the same time very human journey and insight of a homicide investigator which was both a privilege to read and review.”–Internet Law Book Review

“[D]escribes how real-life cases work, from the meticulous work necessary to process physical evidence to investigation and interrogation techniques, developing suspects, working cold cases, and preparing for and participating in trials. He also includes a very good review of helping "secondary victims" (members of the community and victims' families) cope with the crime and its emotional consequences, including the realization that for many, "closure" will never be a possibility.”–Reference & Research Book News

Product Description

Of all crimes, murder fascinates the public more than any other. While considered a detestable act, for which society reserves its severest punishments, homicide still captivates the American public. But the way homicide and its investigation are depicted in our media fail to capture just how murders get solved. Here, Snow takes us on a tour of murder, its investigation, and its prosecution from the perspective of a seasoned homicide detective. From the commission of the crime to the collection of evidence, examination of the crime scene, roundup of suspects, interrogation, and resolution, he leads readers from the scene to the courtroom, stopping along the way to consider all the elements that go into a murder investigation. He considers the culprits, the motives, the victims and their families, and offers readers a glimpse into the actual techniques and methods used to solve real crimes. This volume will fascinate and inform anyone interested in knowing the truth behind the scene of the crime of murder. Through the use of real-life cases of actual murders, Snow captures the intricacies of solving murders of all sorts. From domestic or intimate partner murders to cold cases and sexually based murders, police must approach homicide cases very carefully so that successful prosecution can eventually take place. Snow shows that there is much that can be learned from the crime scene, the body, the evidence, and the witnesses in terms of identifying suspects and motives for murder. He considers all aspects of the murder case and illustrates how careful police work can lead to the capture of the right suspect in any type of homicide. In addition, he looks at the victims themselves and the aftermath of their murders for their families and friends, who must cope with the violent loss of their loved ones. What emerges from these pages is a truer picture of the investigation of this most violent crime.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Praeger Publishers (July 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 027598432X
• ISBN-13: 978-0275984328
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,386,864 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Book - Highly Recommended!, December 19, 2005

By	awol31815 "Alan" - See all my reviews

This is a great book told in plain, easy to understand language but still shows overall depth. Along with being informative, it's packed with exciting cases from Snow's career. This is the fourth book of Snow's that I have read. This is one of his most thorough and most comprehensive.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Murder 101, December 11, 2005

By	Melissa A. Layman "mellay" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Five Stars!! Murder 101 is an excellent book filled with dozens of exciting cases from Captain Snow's experience as head of the homicide branch in Indianapolis. Captain Snow very thoroughly explains all of the intricacies of homicide investigation, but does it in simple, common terms that non-police readers, such as myself, can clearly understand. The book is a great read, despite the review by Mr. Geberth, which I might be more impressed by if I didn't know he had written a competing homicide investigation book.