Forensic psychology is a broad but important field in the realm of forensic sciences. The responsibilities of a forensic psychologist often extend beyond the yellow borders of the crime scene. Typically, forensic psychologists offer their expertise in the courtroom, and may apply their knowledge of human psychology to present educated opinions regarding various aspects of ...
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I have read many books by Jodi Picoult. Her writing style captivates my attention and sends me reeling into her fictional stories. One of my personal favorite is Nineteen Minutes – in fact, I have recently re-read it. It was time, though, to discover a new Jodi Picoult book. I saw House Rules on the ...
It is notoriously difficult for law enforcement personnel, crime scene technicians and the medical examiner to preserve an outdoor crime scene. When a murder, rape or other victimization occurs outdoors, the factors that can compromise a crime scene increase dramatically, and valuable evidence can be lost. When preserving an outdoor crime scene, law enforcement personnel ...
Fingerprint identification is one of the most commonly used methods by which law enforcement officials link criminals with crime scenes. Because every human has a unique fingerprint, forensic scientists can use the ridge detail found in latent fingerprints to place suspects at crime scenes. The ridge detail will show arches, loops and whorls that are ...
One portrayal of the Jack the Ripper case set in London of 1888. Jack the Ripper has been killing in the Whitechapel district murdering prostitutes. Scotland Yard Inspector Fred Abberline and his partner, Peter Godley, are on the case to figure out who this serial killer is and why he is killing these women. Abberline ...
Crime scenes are not always dangerous for the CSI techs and investigators, but when safety hazards exist, appropriate precautions must be taken. Fortunately, technology has allowed us to develop new techniques for keeping professionals away from harm, and crime scenes are processed with much more care than they were in the past. Following are some ...
