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Zusatztext As the definitive treatise on sex-related deaths, Sex-Related Homicide and Death Investigation: Practical and Clinical Perspectives, Second Edition belongs on the shelf of anyone from any discipline in the forensic sciences involved in the investigation and prosecution of these cases. —Barbara C. Wolf, M.D., Chief Medical Examiner, District 5, FloridaVernon Geberth has done it again with his definitive tome Sex-Related Homicide and Death Investigation: Practical and Clinical Perspectives, Second Edition, which addresses violent sexual assault investigations and has expanded this benchmark text to new levels. … Vern's remarkable experience and unmatched expertise have given him unparalleled insight into the investigation of sexually deviant crimes and the psyche of those who perpetrate violent sex-related crimes. This book is a must read for every prosecutor and investigator who hopes to gain some insight into the hows and whys of these horrific crimes as well as practical advice as to how to approach these investigations and prosecutions.—Donna Pendergast, First Assistant Attorney General-Criminal Division, Michigan Department of Attorney GeneralGeberth, with his forty years of law enforcement experience, as a homicide commander and now as a nationwide homicide and forensic consultant, has well served the nation and indeed the world. —Judith A. Reisman, Ph. D., author, scientist, researcher, educator, lecturer and expert witness on matters concerning human sexuality and human behavior… far and away the most detailed and informative resource a homicide and sex crimes investigator could wish for. …If I can’t have Geberth himself standing next to me at a crime scene, at least I know that his works will never be more than an arm’s reach away. —D/Sgt. Eric Schroeder, Michigan State Police, Violent Crimes Unit… remains the ONLY source combining clinical evaluation with case studies, practical experience and a 21st century approach to dealing with such cases. … As a police officer eight years and a prosecuting attorney for the past 26 years, I have never come across a more insightful, job related book. —Jim Yontz, Deputy District Attorney, 18th District Attorney’s Office, Centennial, Colorado… Vernon’s willingness to share his unsurpassed expertise and experience have allowed him to provide the most complete, enlightening, contextual, and current work available (a classic upon the date of publication) that empowers every law enforcement officer, educator, investigator, consultant, attorney, and judge to Get it right the first time. We should all be grateful.—Joseph A. Bobak IV, Professor of Criminology and Forensic Science, Mount Aloysius CollegeVernon Geberth has written a definitive guide to aid investigators on these most difficult cases.—Lt. Ken Landwehr, Commanding Officer, Wichita, Kansas Police Department, Commander of the BTK Task ForceVernon combines his years of experience, analysis, and research then puts it between the cover of his textbooks affording the investigator the convenience of one-stop shopping for the most innovative investigative techniques available. His work saves the investigator hours, if not years, of independent research that would be necessary to gather this volume of information related to sex-related death investigations. As a homicide investigator, having this textbook as a resource when working sex-related death cases will ensure that you proceed with confidence as a murder cop appointed to the imperative mission of seeking and delivering justice for our victims. … As one of the BTK Task Force supervisors, I can assure you that Vernon’s consultation during our investigation that led to this serial killer’s arrest was invaluable. —Larry Thomas, Assistant Director, Kansas Bureau of Investigation (Retired)In this second edition of Sex-Related Homicide and Death Investigation [Vernon Geberth] repeated that which should be repeated, revised material requiring revision, and added c...
