Serial Homicide Investigation

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	Practical Homicide Investigation: Tactics, Procedures and Forensic Techniques - Vernon J. Geberth This is the absolute top of the list book for all criminal profilers and investigators. Geberth has written a book that is beautifully organized, clearly written and very, very intelligent and thorough. Consider it your bible and keep it nearby. Very thorough information on serial homicide and a surprisingly detailed section on Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome (MBPS) which is quite often ignored and misunderstood.
	Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation - Barry A.J. Fisher Never hurts to get a second opinion! Fisher has a lot of useful information included here. When you are ready to add a second book on homicide investigation, go for this one.
	Catching Serial Killers - Earl James THIS is my other absolute requirement for any student or investigator of serial homicides. James has included a thorough case study of John Collins-The Michigan Murders, Johann Scharaditsch and Harold Sassak, Christopher Bernard Wilder, Kenneth Erskine, Albert DeSalvo – The Boston Stangler, and Theodore Robert Bundy. What makes this book such a stand out is the detailed description of the police investigations and James’ very critical and open observations about the investigative procedures that were used; what worked and what didn’t. He makes recommendations that are extraordinary in their logic and obviously come from James many years of experience in the field. A great deal can be learned from this book and is one book that is probably underpriced in relation to its worth.
	Investigationg a Homicide - Timothy Sweetman and Adele Sweetman This a fun little workbook for students. Scenario of a homicide is presented with illustrations, documents, witness interviews and other assorted pieces of information. The authors then ask questions about what you have learned and what you would do next. Good book for a group discussion. No actual answers are listed in the book as it is expected to be used in a classroom situation with a teacher who supposedly knows something. But, lacking a teacher, it is still an enjoyable introduction to a homicide investigation.

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