Wecht, a forensic pathologist and lawyer, profiles seven well-known homicide cases that he has been involved in during the original autopsy or as a consultant, including the deaths of Rolling Stones d
Written in a flowing narrative style, Wecht, a forensic pathologist and Kaufman, a true-crime reporter, give the reader the inside scoop of several recent high-profile deaths. The first two, of Anna N
How forensic professionals determine the cause of an unnatural or violent death. Just how realistic are the autopsy scenes in television's CSI? Using full-color photographs and detailed illustratio
Pathologist Wecht and collaborators explores the forensic evidence of a number of sensationalized criminal cases, including the JonBenet Ramsey case and the O.J. Simpson trial. Seven other cases are p
Wecht, a medical-legal and forensic science consultant, and Rago (law, Duquesne University) offer a grounding in cutting-edge forensic scientific applications and the foundations of the criminal, civi
This volume describes the professional activities of medical examiners, as well as forensic pathologists and police criminal investigation experts, for forensic science students, practicing physicians
A forensic pathologist goes behind-the-scenes to provide a look into nine famous crime investigations, providing insights into the cases of such notable personalities as JonBenet Ramsey, Ted Binion, a
Each year, too many law enforcement officers die in the line of duty and too many people are killed by the police. Yet, can any of these deaths be avoided? To answer this we must investigate the natur
The doctors who tried to save President John F. Kennedy at Parkland Hospital in November of 1963 agreed—either out of respect or fear—not to publish what they had seen, heard, and felt. Then in 1990,
Would Sherlock Holmes be able to catch Jack the Ripper?Everyone knows the name of Sherlock Holmes - the fictional detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle with his superhuman powers of observation and
