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CSI Crime Scene Investigation volume First Season
Publisher
Paramount Home Video
Pub. Date
2000
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Pocket Star Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Early one quiet Monday morning, in an empty executive office, assistant Janice Denard begins to prepare for another ordinary day - but instead discovers evidence of horrific crimes, shocking photographs left abandoned in a printer. Now, with the help of the LVPD's computer forensics experts, the CSI team must track through hardware and software, deception and deceit to find the perpetrators. But while Willows and Stokes investigate the once well-hidden...
Author
Series
Publisher
Pocket Star
Pub. Date
c 2004
Language
English
Description
Rebecca Bennett, the estranged stepdaughter of a well-to-do Las Vegas businessman, is hounding the Las Vegas Police department to reopen the investigation into her mother Rita's death--alleging that, despite appearances to the contrary, Rebecca's greedy stepfather actually played a hand in Rita Bennett's untimely death.
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Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
An introduction to crime scene investigating that describes the jobs of forensic scientists, including forensic anthropologists, artists, engineers, and others, and specialists in the field, such as fingerprint analysts, ballistics specialists, bloodstain pattern analysts, and forensic photographers.
Author
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Discusses the Columbine High School Massacre in Littleton, Colorado, on April 20, 1999, focusing on the crime itself as well as the tools and techniques used to process the scene. Also features crime stats, facts versus fiction sections, full-color photos and more.
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Series
Publisher
New York
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Identity theft is sometimes considered a victimless crime, but readers will discover the truth about this damaging kind of crime as they learn about its history and the ways identity thieves work today. Essential facts about the methods identity thieves use-including stealing mail and hacking computers-are presented through comprehensive main text, comprehensive sidebars, and informative fact boxes. Readers also discover the ways the latest technology...
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Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Bones are a powerful tool for forensic anthropologists. They can indicate age and gender, and a set of teeth or a fragment of bone can even show when a person died, as well as how long the body has been decomposing. Did the person die from natural causes or was it foul play? With the help of authorities, including the FBI and CIA, forensic anthropologists can find out the answers with a few small clues. Readers will be captivated by ancient and modern...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
This book uses true life crime stories from early cases like the St. Valentine's Day Massacre to more recent war crimes in Croatia to engage readers while educating them on forensic firearm analysis, which includes identifying basic types of firearms and bullets, matching bullet toolmarks to a specific gun, and gathering crime scene evidence. --Provided by publisher
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy was a horrific event that stunned the world and left Americans deeply shaken. There are many conspiracy theories surrounding this crime and its aftermath, but readers will discover the facts as they take a closer look at the shooting and the events that followed with the help of fact boxes, detailed sidebars, and primary source photographs. Essential historical information is presented in an engaging...
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Undercover operations are valuable ways for law enforcement agencies to gain information and investigate crimes from inside the worlds criminals inhabit. These operations can be dangerous, and readers learn about the risks inherent in this line of work as they explore the fascinating history of undercover operations. Enlightening sidebars, informative fact boxes, and detailed photographs provide readers with additional information, including tips...
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Who was the Zodiac Killer who terrorized residents of California during the 1960s and 1970s? The answer is still unknown. Readers take an in-depth look at the investigation that continues to fascinate Americans, discovering the details of the crimes and the search for the person who committed them. Additional information is presented through engaging sidebars and eye-catching fact boxes. Historical and contemporary photographs, including primary source...