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Murder 101 Homicide and Its Investigation
Robert L. Snow
Book Code: C8432
ISBN: 0-275-98432-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-275-98432-8
224 pages, N/A
Praeger Publishers
Publication: 7/30/2005
List Price: $46.95 (UK Sterling Price: £26.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Also Available: Ebook
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
  • [T]he absolute abundance of knowledge that this book contains relating to homicide investigation is excellent... This is a detailed, accurate and at the same time very human journey and insight of a homicide investigator which was both a privilege to read and review.
    —Internet Law Book Review     February 2007
  • [D]escribes how real-life cases work, from the meticulous work necessary to process physical evidence to investigation and interrogation techniques, developing suspects, working cold cases, and preparing for and participating in trials. He also includes a very good review of helping "secondary victims" (members of the community and victims' families) cope with the crime and its emotional consequences, including the realization that for many, "closure" will never be a possibility.
    —Reference & Research Book News     November 2005
Description: Of all crimes, murder fascinates the public more than any other. While considered a detestable act, for which society reserves its severest punishments, homicide still captivates the American public. But the way homicide and its investigation are depicted in our media fail to capture just how murders get solved. Here, Snow takes us on a tour of murder, its investigation, and its prosecution from the perspective of a seasoned homicide detective. From the commission of the crime to the collection of evidence, examination of the crime scene, roundup of suspects, interrogation, and resolution, he leads readers from the scene to the courtroom, stopping along the way to consider all the elements that go into a murder investigation. He considers the culprits, the motives, the victims and their families, and offers readers a glimpse into the actual techniques and methods used to solve real crimes. This volume will fascinate and inform anyone interested in knowing the truth behind the scene of the crime of murder. Through the use of real-life cases of actual murders, Snow captures the intricacies of solving murders of all sorts. From domestic or intimate partner murders to cold cases and sexually based murders, police must approach homicide cases very carefully so that successful prosecution can eventually take place. Snow shows that there is much that can be learned from the crime scene, the body, the evidence, and the witnesses in terms of identifying suspects and motives for murder. He considers all aspects of the murder case and illustrates how careful police work can lead to the capture of the right suspect in any type of homicide. In addition, he looks at the victims themselves and the aftermath of their murders for their families and friends, who must cope with the violent loss of their loved ones. What emerges from these pages is a truer picture of the investigation of this most violent crime.
LC Card Number: 2004028758
LCC Class: HV8079
Dewey Class: 363
PDF Catalogs:
Praeger Crime Catalog 2008.pdf
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