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Evidence and Crime Scene Reconstruction
(6th edition - April 2002) - New 7th Edition due early in 2012.

This text is made available though our training program when the student attends the 60 hour “Crime Scene Investigation” class.  This web site is used to augment the content of the book as a refresher to the training provided in class.

Our 6th Edition of includes an expanded section on the mechanics of reconstructing a crime as well as sections dealing with “Advanced Reconstruction Concepts” and “Major Scene Logistics”. There is also a "Collection Technique Summary" at the end that reminds the crime scene investigator of the methods discussed in the earlier chapters for each type of physical evidence.

This work emphasizes the use of evidence to ultimately reconstruct the actions of the participants in the crime scene. Information focuses on murder, rape, assault, arson and burglary, but is applicable to virtually any crime.

Easily applied explanations are included for bloodshed patterns, projectile impact patterns and trajectories, grave exhumations as well as a team approach to the autopsy as part of the crime scene are included.  The section dealing with the logistics of the major crime scene presents questions and answers for those investigating the multiple body crime... the investigation involving multiple agency coordination or those who are simply interested in writing a response protocol dealing with these investigative and administrative issues.

This book is a must have for the serious crime scene investigator, technician or criminalist, handling the routine case or the major multiple scene homicide.