Crime Scene Investigation and Reconstruction - An Illustrated Manual and Field Guide

This book provides methodologies to help investigators to think broadly when seeking out evidence at a scene and, likewise, utilize all the information from a case-especially the observable physical evidence, besides that are collectable, in reconstructing events.

About the author

Paul T. Jayaprakash’s experience in forensic science spans over 43 years. As a professional in Crime Scene Investigation and Crime Scene Management, he has examined more than 3000 crime scenes and offered reconstructions—including exculpatory types—in cases of homicides, suicides, explosions, fire-related death, structure fires, use of firearms, fall from height, among others. With specialization in Forensic Anthropology, he has carried out skull-face superimposition on 658 skulls and testified in courts in 110 murder cases (1992-2004). He has also been a professor at major universities until 2017. He has written several articles for peer-reviewed journals and frequently been an invited speaker. Additionally, he has won the Government of India Home Minister's Award for Outstanding Contribution in Forensic Biology in 2000. That is the highest award in Forensic Science in India.

Summary

This book provides methodologies to help investigators to think broadly when seeking out evidence at a scene and, likewise, utilize all the information from a case—especially the observable physical evidence, besides that are collectable, in reconstructing events.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Jayaprakash, Paul T. Jayaprakash
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2022
• EAN: 9781032211664
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3221166-4
• No. of pages: 396
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; LAW / Criminal Law / General, LAW / Forensic Science, MEDICAL / Forensic Medicine, Police & security services, Criminal investigation & detection, Criminal investigation and detection, Police and security services