Crime solving is painstaking, but modem methods and technological advances have significantly changed the field of criminal investigation. Clues to crimes both spectacular and ordinary can now be found in the tiniest bits of evidence thanks to cutting-edge forensic techniques. Crime Scene Investigations examines the fascinating world of the criminal investigator and other professionals who are on the front line of solving.today's (and some of yesterday's) most notorious crimes. All books feature crime statistics, career information,explanations of crime-solving techniques, and crimebusting facts. In addition, bibliographies for furtherresearch, full-color photographs, charts, and a detailed index are also included.

Contents

Foreword

Introduction

 A Thousand Heartbreaking Words

Chapter One

 A Vital Responsibility

Chapter Two

 At the Scene of the Crime

Chapter Three

 All in the Details

Chapter Four

 The Body as a Crime Scene

Chapter Five

 Photographing Crime as It Happens

Notes

Glossary

For More Information

Index

Picture Credits

About the Author