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Practical Homicide Investigation: Tactics, Procedures, and Forensic Techniques, Fifth Edition (Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations)

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Renowned for being THE definitive resource for homicide investigators, Practical Homicide Investigation: Tactics, Procedures, and Forensic Techniquesdetails the recognized protocols used by investigative divisions of major police departments throughout the world. The text is used in most police academies, including the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Now in its fifth edition, the book begins with a comprehensive discussion of homicide crime scenes and moves chronologically from initial police notification, the correct police response that follows, and the subsequent steps necessary to conduct an intelligent investigation. It then delves into the more technical aspects of homicide investigation, augmented with numerous pictures and full-color illustrations that involve pertinent case histories. This latest edition includes three new chapters along with fully revised chapters with new case histories and techniques that reflect the latest forensic methods and modern investigative procedures. Highlights of the Fifth Edition Include:Newly revised "Homicide Investigator’s Checklist"A new chapter on the latest DNA technologyA rewritten chapter on equivocal death investigations that includes staged crime scenesAdditional information on modes of deathFully updated chapters on death notifications, sex-related homicide, management for police administrators, suicide investigation, and narcotics-related and homosexually based homicidesOver 920 photos and illustrations, 250 new photographs, and several new case historiesEminent author, lecturer, consultant, and expert witness Vernon J. Geberth incorporates his more than four and a half decades of real-world law enforcement experience in this quintessential reference. This classic and must-have resource provides the most vital information needed by detectives and police investigators responsible for cases in violent and sudden death.Remember: do it right the first time. You only get one chance.―Vernon J. Geberth, M.S., M.P.S., Homicide and Forensic Consultant, Author of Practical Homicide Investigation, and Series Editor of The Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CRC Press; 5th edition (May 12, 2015)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 1296 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1482235072


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 74


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 2 x 10 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #131,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #48 in Criminal Law (Books) #54 in Forensic Science Law #482 in Criminology (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Excellent Info
Great book. Hard to stomach. Not for the faint of heart but worked for my research.
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024 by She'Landa Sims

  • Excellent Reading for Anyone interested in Law/Law Enforcement
My son purchased this book to gain more insight of the law & legal matters. Needless to say he just can’t put this read down. It was well worth purchasing & I highly recommend it for anyone seeking a career in law enforcement or any such field. This book is an outstanding read 🙌🏼
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2024 by Gio Metro

  • Review
The most authoritative text yet.
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024 by John T F

  • I love this book!!!
If I could give it 6 stars, I would. The cases in this book are so interesting! I love reading it and the pictures, while gorey, are fascinating too! I’m so happy my professor required this book because it was written super well. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to learn more about homicide investigation! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2023 by Simon

  • Extremely Interesting
This is essentially a text for homicide investigators. I am not in law enforcement, but I found it extraordinarily interesting, providing great insight into the physical and intellectual disciplines of that field. Not for everyone, of course, but if you are curious about the process of tracking down murderers, this is a very good book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2022 by Douglas Wellman

  • ... information is dated in terms of technology and a good portion of the book is the author referring to ...
Some of the information is dated in terms of technology and a good portion of the book is the author referring to himself as an expert and touting his resume, but regarding the guts of an investigation the information and processes are solid. Expect a ton of gory photos.
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2018 by Joshua Wilburn

  • The Best There Is
I was assigned this text for my forensic science class at Bethany College in Lindsborg Ks. Instead of reselling this book at the end of the semester like many of my other books I have kept it on my coffee table as a talking piece for guests and for reference in the future when I will be doing these things for my job. I love the photos, the explanations, everything about this is a phenomenal book ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2023 by Sarah Repp

  • Excellent material
Thoroughly informed on many types of crimes with profiles that assist in the psychology of the criminal mid. VERY Graphic, beware ! As a nurse this did not bother me. I actually had an encounter with a random woman whom I was able to provide relevant info about a practice that she was experimenting in and may have killed her because I had study a chapter on this deviant behavior. Great Reference Book by highly experienced Professional ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2019 by MommaB57

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