Reviews (9)

Not as Boring as the explanation from Finland
I bought one of the original issues in the early 90's. All I can say is there will always be controversy as to what caliber bullet is the most effective. A lot of it has to do with biased opinions of favorite handgun calibers, almost to the point of being childish and irresponsible (read: Most handgun publications). Pure baloney
Unscientific, uncorroborated, invalid and completely discredited by various forensic experts in various papers.Just do a quick Internet search for "bullet stopping power" and I'm sure you'll come across one of these articles.

Unscientific study
The main purpose of this book is to determine which handgun calibers are the most effective, and which cartridges are the best in a given caliber, and to determine how this stopping power can be prediceted. There is also some related information, created as a by-product of the study. Read more

Subjects:  1. Equipment and supplies    2. Firearms    3. Forensic Science    4. Forensic ballistics    5. Health & Fitness    6. Health/Fitness    7. Police    8. Safety    9. Shooting    10. Sports & Recreation    11. Small firearms, guns & other equipment    12. Sports & Recreation / Shooting   

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A straightforward and specialized instructional text
Forensic Dental Evidence: An Investigator's Handbook by forensic dental consultant C. Michael Bowers is a straightforward and specialized instructional text dedicated to teaching the foundations of dental investigation methodology to providing "need-to-know" information for law enforcement, coroners, crime scene personnel, investigators, and medical-legal personnel. Enhanced with more than 150 color photographs, Forensic Dental Evidence offers a straightforward basis of education concerning forensic odontology, as well as new advances and advice concerning digital comparison techniques which are now possible with Adobe Photoshop and other types of the latest computer and laboratory-based technologies. Forensic Dental Evidence is an expertly written and presented instructional that would form a core holding for any professional or academic Criminology or Forensic Science reference collection. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminology    2. Dental jurisprudence    3. Dentistry - General    4. Denture Identification Marking    5. Forensic Dentistry    6. Forensic Medicine    7. Forensic Science    8. Handbooks    9. Handbooks, manuals, etc    10. Legal Reference / Law Profession    11. Medical    12. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    13. methods    14. Dentistry / oral & maxillofacial medicine    15. Social Science / Anthropology / Physical   

Reviews (5)

Excellent Source For Real, Practical, and Effective Info...
As a licensed private investigator and an avid reader of investigative texts, I can personally attest that this text successfully meets the true test of value for investigative texts - it imparts the reader with ability to effectively employ its teachings.Mr. Yeschke has done an excellent job of properly articulating the techniques/procedures necessary to perform effective interviews.
Great stuff !!
If you are interested in conducting serious and professional investigative interviews this is one of the first books you should pick up. It talks about numerous interviewing techniques on how to extract vital information from the person your interviewing without asking "leading questions". I got over 5 pages of notes out of the first few chapters alone.

Top Notch
I have been a police officer for 5 years, and have received alot of training in the police field.In 5 years I have found that there is very minimal training in obtaining confessions from suspects.Obtainingvoluntary confessions from suspects is a very important task in today'smodern world.I found this book to be very informative and it explains tothe reader the many parts to an interview before leading into aninterogation.This book also also explains that showing empathy worksbetter at obtaining confessions than the old methods of coersion.Ienjoyed the book and am excited to get to apply its teachings in myinterviews.I believe that the methods taught in this book are worth whileand will work if you are patient and use them properly ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Careers - General    2. Forensic Science    3. General    4. Interviewing in law enforcemen    5. Interviewing in law enforcement    6. Police questioning    7. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    8. Social Science    9. Sociology    10. Sociology - General    11. Criminal investigation & detection    12. Psychological methodology    13. Psychology & Psychiatry / Applied Psychology   

Reviews (5)

For those interested in Profiling/Criminal Investigation
This book is about as good as it gets.It covers all the bases an investigator should know about sexual assualt and gives you insite into the criminal mind.I also recommened the Crime Classification Manuel by Douglas, burgess, etc and Criminal Profiling 2nd edt. by Brent Turvey.

A bible for Forsenic examiners
As a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, I found this book to be filled with vital information.This book was required reading for a forensic's class, it was anything but..I highly recommend this book to professionals in this field, but also anyone who is interested in true crime and studying behaviors.

Comprehensive Resource Book
Written by some of the leading professionals in the field, this book serves as an excellent resource book for any profesional working in the field of sexual assault investigations.It covers victimology, interview,crime scene considerations, SANE/SART programs and protocols.CriminalInvestigative Analysis, Indirect Personality Assessment.Includesexhaustive references.This is the first book to buy to start your ownreferrence library.A must for the novice and experienced professionalalike. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Forensic Science    2. Investigation    3. Law    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Medical Law & Legislation    6. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    7. Rape    8. United States    9. Criminal investigation & detection    10. Law / Forensic Science    11. USA    12. Violence in society   

Subjects:  1. Atlases    2. Autopsy    3. Death Certificates    4. Diagnosis    5. Forensic Science    6. Handbooks, manuals, etc    7. Medical    8. Medical / Nursing    9. Pathology    10. methods    11. Forensic medicine    12. Medical / Pathology    13. Medical diagnosis    14. Medical laboratory testing & techniques   

Subjects:  1. Criminal Investigation    2. Criminal Procedure    3. Criminology    4. Forensic Science    5. Law    6. Sociology    7. Criminal investigation & detection    8. Social Science / Criminology   

Reviews (3)

Rather Disappointing!
Dr. Lee's book begins with the well-known Scott Peterson and Elizabeth Smart cases.He details all the evidence collected (and sometimes not collected), and takes readers from the crime to the trial.Unfortunately, forensic evidence did not play a role in either case.In Scott Peterson's case, Dr. Lee concluded that it wasn't the evidence that did Peterson in - rather his post-disappearance actions and court attitude.On the other hand, it was interesting to not that the original jury foreman was removed (reason unknown) - since he was both an attorney and an M.D. the jury might have been led to a greater focus on the inconclusive evidence and the verdict turned out differently.
A long-overdue focus on his famous works and methods
Dr. Lee is one of the foremost forensic criminology researchers in the world, having worked on over 6,000 cases and participated in many high-level trails with his evidence, so DR. HENRY LEE'S FORENSIC FILES is a long-overdue focus on his famous works and methods. Beginning with the latest headliner Scott Peterson trial, Dr. Lee focuses on how he investigated the physical evidence in the case, then moves on to the Elizabeth Smart abduction and other notable cases. Chapters survey how physical evidence is reconstructed and applied to the case in this intriguing true crime survey.
Book not consistent with evidence
I do not know about any of the other cases, but I know the Michael Peterson case well.The photographs in the book are not consistent with the photographs I have from the crime scene.The defense ridiculed the prosecution because they did not have photographs of the footprints in blood.So where did that photograph come from?Testimony in court indicated that the blood spatter was behind--not on--the chair lift as indicated in this book.The footprint in this book shows a foot clearly wearing socks.Those socks would be covered in blood.However, the socks in the crime scene photograph clearly indicate socks that are spattered with blood not socks that have walked in blood.Because of these inconsistencies in this one case, I view all the other material in this book with great skepticism. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Case studies    2. Cases    3. Criminal Evidence And Analysis    4. Criminal Investigation    5. Criminal Procedure    6. Criminology    7. Evidence    8. Evidence, Criminal    9. Forensic Science    10. General    11. Law    12. Murder - General    13. Nonfiction - True Crime / Espionage    14. True Crime / Espionage    15. United States    16. True crime   

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Biography / Autobiography    3. Case studies    4. Criminal Investigation    5. Forensic sciences    6. Forensic scientists    7. General    8. Investigation    9. Murder    10. Murder - General    11. Reference    12. True Crime    13. Biology, Life Sciences    14. Chemistry    15. True Crime / General   

Reviews (3)

Worthless
Mann is an interesting person, but he cracked no cases in this book.At best, he provided evidence that supported what police were just about 100% certain of already.I have no idea what he tried to accomplish by writing "Forensic Detective;" however, there is no doubt whatsoever that it is not worth reading.

A Well written, enthusiastic and humerous view of anthropology
This review is to reach those of you with a strong interest in the sciences.I found this book very hard to put down.Robert Mann has a way of writing that takes you through his eyes to live breath and yuck, smell the experiences that has lead him on his journey of becoming one of the world's best forensic detectives.It is easy to understand even if you don't have any clue into the world of anthropology.It has made me more curious of the field, and I will be looking forward to studying it further in school.I recommend this to anyone who can stomach it, and who loves to learn factual knowledge through others experiences.

Finally someone got it right
Mann's Forensic Detective gives us the best view--to date--of the scope and complexity of forensic anthropology.Well written.Nice Job. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Case studies    2. Forensic Medicine    3. Forensic Science    4. Forensic anthropology    5. General    6. Infamous Crimes And Criminals    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Medical / Nursing    9. True Crime    10. True Crime / General   

Subjects:  1. Cardiac arrest    2. Cardiology    3. Forensic Medicine    4. Forensic Science    5. Forensic pathology    6. Heart    7. Law    8. Medical / Nursing    9. Pathology    10. Pathophysiology    11. Law / Forensic Science   

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She's Been There, Done That, and has Seen It All
Truly amazing book.If you are interested in Forensic Art, Compositry or are just a crime story buff who loves to see the bad guys get caught, read this.It's an easy read and completely engrossing.

Faces of Evil: Kidnappers, Rapists and the Forensic Artist
Very well written
True Crime Gem
Welcome true crime lovers to an inside treatment of a forensic artists' skill and tenacity in bringing down the bad guys.It is refreshing to see that some very special people are out there fighting crime, one stroke at a time.Together with the Houston Police department, this forensic artist is taking her brush against crime.The story is well written and insightful.Don't miss this exciting inside account of what is good about our law enforcement professionals! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Case studies    2. Criminal investigation    3. Criminals    4. Criminology    5. Face    6. Forensic Science    7. Identification    8. Murder - General    9. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    10. Sociology    11. True Crime    12. United States    13. True Crime / Murder   

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Informative--That's what I needed.
A different reviewer of this book said it was dull and boring.Personally, I find the book to be a great read.If you know nothing, or very little about the FBI and are interested in possibly becoming a SA then this book is the book for you.It's very informative.If however, you know a lot already about the FBI then I can see how the book would be boring.

Informative, but dull
Unlike other nonfiction FBI books like both Ronald Kessler expos�s or Christopher Whitcomb's "Cold Zero", this book lays out bare facts about the FBI. It takes you through the process of applying to become an FBI agent, what you'll encounter as a trainee at the Quantico Academy and what areas of the FBI deal with what criminal challenges.
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Subjects:  1. Civil service    2. Federal Bureau of Investigatio    3. Forensic Science    4. History    5. History - General History    6. History - U.S.    7. History: American    8. Undercover operations    9. United States    10. United States - 20th Century    11. History / General    12. Police & security services    13. USA   

Reviews (5)

COLD CASE HOMICIDES IS HOT!

Comprehensive and Practical
Dr. Walton has done an excellent job of presenting one of the few textbooks on this topic. This is a thoroughly researched and carefully documented book containing not only Dr. Walton's expertise on the subject matter but that of several other experts in the fields of behavioral profiling, geographic profiling, forensic document examination, and forensic dentistry.The illustrations are excellent and tell much of the story visually.The last chapter, which details how investigators solved one of the oldest cold cases to date had me reading late into the night, even though I knew how it ended from reading newspaper articles at the time!

Great textbook for ALL homicide investigations !
I am a retired Chief Investigator for a DA's office in California with over 30 years of criminal investigation experience.I currently operate a private investigation business, also in California.I have specialized in the investigation of violent crime for decades and have taught related courses at the college level.This textbook is by far the best homicide investigation textbook that I have ever encountered.While the title might lead one to believe it is primarily a "Cold Case Homicide" textbook, it is actually the best text on ALL homicide investigations that I've found.It's a "must have" for anyone involved in such investigations or teaching a course on any kind of homicide or other violent crime. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal investigation    2. Forensic Science    3. Forensic sciences    4. Homicide investigation    5. Law    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Criminal investigation & detection    8. Law / Forensic Science   

Subjects:  1. Criminal behavior    2. Criminology    3. Peer pressure    4. Social Science    5. Social aspects    6. Social groups    7. Sociology    8. Crime & criminology    9. Criminal behavior--Social aspects    10. Criminal or forensic psychology    11. Social Science / Criminology    12. Social theory    13. Social, group or collective psychology   

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A well written volume on a very broad subject
Coyle has put together a very concise and comprehensive introductory work to a timely subject.While some background in science or forensics is useful before diving into this book, being an expert is by no means necessary.While I won't go so far as to call this volume an "easy read", it is far more understandable to the layperson then some other materials I have read on this subject.
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Subjects:  1. Criminal Law - General    2. Forensic Science    3. Forensic botany    4. Life Sciences - Botany    5. Science    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Criminal investigation & detection    8. Law / Forensic Science   

Subjects:  1. DNA Fingerprinting    2. Forensic Medicine    3. Forensic genetics    4. Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics    5. Medical / Nursing    6. Polymorphism, Single Nucleotid    7. Science    8. Science/Mathematics    9. methods    10. Public health & preventive medicine   

Reviews (23)

Still Relevant After 100 Years
Francis Wellman first published this book in 1903 and despite the passage of over 100 years, the book is nearly as relevant then as it is today.
Not just for lawyers
Putting aside the overt racism contained in this book first published in 1903, this book, which was reading material my wife picked up at the University of Virginal School of Law, gives us an entertaining and eye-opening vista into the Ciceronian art of winning trials at the courts of law.Written primarily by several prominent New York City attorneys, many of its sections, joyfully reveling in the destructive power of masterfully twisted perceptions fed to lay jurors, are egregious far beyond any dispassionate, plain-spoken Machiavellian ethics.In addition to its lessons on the value of perception, The Art of Cross-Examination serves up a menu of time-tested techniques for extracting truth from liars, ridiculing expert witnesses, the use of anger, sympathy, empathy, humor, taciturnity, loquaciousness, etcetera that trial attorneys steeped in Cicero should find quite useful for years yet to come.
Lots of pages with little to offer
I read this book after reading McElhaney's Trial Notebook.After reading the first book this one read so slowly, with so much wordage that I found it impossible to read.Not worth the money or the time. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Forensic Science    2. Law    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession   

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A fascinating compendium of studies and commentaries
Deftly edited by Murray Kleiner, Handbook Of Polygraph Testing is a scholarly collection of superbly presented essays by a variety of experts in the field which address the technical and psychological aspects of using polygraph or "lie detector" testing today. Written at a professional level, the contributed essays by a variety of distinguished authors discuss legal aspects of testing, computer methods for determining deception, the pre-test interview, detecting false memories, and much more. The Handbook Of Polygraph Testing is a fascinating compendium of studies and commentaries containing thought-provoking information -- especially for those who must increasingly use or come into contact with polygraph testing with respect to the contemporary governmental and corporate world of personnel screening, the demands of the legal system, and national security concerns. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Law - General    2. Forensic Science    3. Law    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Lie detectors and detection    6. Police Science    7. Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement    8. Political Science    9. Polygraph operators    10. Criminal investigation & detection    11. Criminal or forensic psychology    12. Social Science / Human Geography   

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Very helpful for the beginner
This book covers a broad array of topics by physical evidence type, listed alphabetically.It is very easy to use and a good starting reference for determining how a particular type of evidence should be (or should have been) handled. A good reference for any attorney or investigator.

Quick Reference
This book is useful as a quick reference for attorneys and others with little to no forensic science backgrounds.It is not an in-depth text.It offers only the briefest of explanations and descriptions.Most information is presented in outline or listing forms only. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Criminal Procedure    2. Evidence    3. Forensic Science    4. Forensic sciences    5. Law   

Editorial Review

Two crusading journalists investigate the FBI's forensic crime lab and deliver a strong indictment against what goes on there. Federal agents regularly dupe the public into accepting "scientific" findings that aren't based upon science at all, they charge, and the lab is infected with a troubling culture where truth plays second fiddle to prosecutorial interests, with information potentially useful to defendants withheld. The book's hero is FBI-scientist-turned-whistle-blower Frederic Whitehurst, and most of the chapters focus on the crime lab's controversial role in high-profile cases involving O.J. Simpson, the World Trade Center bombing, the Unabomber, and others. The authors at times appear to have a pro-prosecution bias of their own, but their conclusions shouldn't be ignored. They probably won't be; as one attorney tells the authors, "No defense lawyer in the country is going to take what the FBI lab says at face value anymore."Read more

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Extremely Well Done
"Tainting Evidence" is a book about the FBI crime lab.Stop wondering why the FBI always gets their man.They perjure themselves in court.
Excellent
John contributed a chapter to "Into The Buzzsaw". Exposes serious malpractice within the forensic dept of the FBI, how it's been compromised in some of the biggest cases, requiring them to be reopened. From the Oklahoma City bombing to the OJ Simpson trial. Even the FBI explosive expert on the WTC. John's a brave guy, find out why.

God Bless America
How many people remember when this report hit the news? How many people have thought about it since? (show of hands) Since then, how many times have we continued to seek justice utilizing this overblown, corrupt, self-serving organ of the Federal Government? Would you want their evidence at *your* trial, should you for some inauspicious reason find yourself at the wrong end of the military-industrial-prison-pharmaceutical-industry? Read this book and I'm sure you will say, out loud, in unison, with me -- I think not! Nothing has changed since that report hit the airwaves, the FBI continues to fly by the seat of its pants, making things up as it goes along, following orders in order to make sure the prisons are full of the candidates properly chosen by those it *is* accountable to...and it hasn't been accountable to the American people for a very long time. And to think we are basing a *war* on their "evidence" -- and it's a wonder I don't believe a word of it. Frankly, this book is only the tip of the iceberg in FBI complicity and complacence in a world that has gone crazy -- but it's a very important tip. This book is very thorough, documented, professionally written and very readable. A must for the library of any professed patriot. Read more

Subjects:  1. Case studies    2. Criminal Evidence And Analysis    3. Criminal investigation    4. Criminology    5. Evidence    6. FBI Laboratory    7. Forensic Science    8. Law    9. Political Process - Leadership    10. Political Science    11. Sociology    12. U.S. Government - Intelligence Agencies    13. United States    14. Criminal investigation & detection    15. Political Science / Government / National    16. USA