Practical Homicide Investigation

by Geberth, Vernon J.

• ISBN13: 9780849381560
• ISBN10: 0849381568
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1996-06-01
• Publisher: CRC Pr I Llc

Summary

An indispensable guide for students of criminalistics, as well as for professionals involved in homicide investigation. The new edition combines a straightforward presentation of detailed techniques with factual, instructive case studies. Features an expanded Glossary of Terms, including medical, anatomical, scientific, technical, and psychological terms. 480 photos and illustration, including 24 in full color.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xxvii
Preface	xxxi
Acknowledgments	xxxvii
The Homicide Crime Scene	1	(38)
The Crime Scene	2	(1)
At the Crime Scene	3	(1)
The Homicide Investigation Starts at the Crime Scene	3	(17)
Determining the Dimensions of the Homicide Crime Scene	4	(4)
Protecting the Crime Scene	8	(12)
The Staged Crime Scene	20	(17)
Introduction	20	(1)
Equivocal Death Investigations	20	(1)
Types of Crime Scene Staging	20	(1)
Examples of Homicides Made to Appear to be a Suicide or Accident	21	(2)
Analysis	23	(4)
Example of a Homicide Made to Appear to be Sex-Related	27	(10)
Conclusion	37	(1)
Investigative Strategies	37	(1)
Selected Readings	38	(1)
First Officer's Duties: General	39	(16)
Notification of a Possible Homicide: The Official Notification to the Police	39	(3)
First Notification of Homicide Received in Person by Patrol Officer	42	(1)
First Officer's Duties on Arrival at the Scene	43	(5)
Protection of Life	44	(2)
Safeguarding the Scene and Detaining Witnesses or Suspects	46	(2)
The First Officer Initiates the Homicide Investigation	48	(2)
Dealing with Emergencies at the Scene	50	(3)
Conclusion	53	(1)
Selected Readings	54	(1)
First Officer's Duties: Specific	55	(14)
The Suspect in Custody	56	(2)
Transporting the Suspect	58	(1)
Examination of the Suspect for Evidence	58	(1)
The Dying Declaration	58	(1)
The Victim Removed to the Hospital	59	(1)
The Victim Pronounced DOA at the Hospital	59	(1)
The Officer's Duties at the Hospital	60	(1)
The Victim Confirmed DOA at the Scene	61	(1)
Handling Witnesses at the Scene	61	(1)
Additional Officers at the Scene	62	(1)
Handling News Media Personnel at the Scene	62	(1)
The Documentation of Events by the First Officer	63	(1)
The Changing Sequence of Command	64	(1)
Patrol Officer's Checklist	64	(5)
Initial Call/Receipt of Information	65	(1)
Arrival at the Homicide Crime Scene	65	(1)
Protection of the Crime Scene	66	(1)
Notifications	66	(1)
Preliminary Investigation	67	(1)
Suspect in Custody	67	(1)
Suicide and Accidental Deaths	68	(1)
The Preliminary Investigation at the Scene: The Detectives	69	(24)
Initial Receipt of Information	69	(1)
Arrival at the Scene	70	(2)
Describing the Scene	72	(1)
Implementing Crime Scene Procedures	73	(1)
Direction of Uniformed Personnel at the Scene	74	(1)
The Teamwork Approach	75	(1)
Directing the Investigation at the Scene	75	(1)
Duties of the Detective Supervisor on Arrival at the Scene	76	(2)
Preliminary Interview of the First Officer	78	(2)
Interview of Ambulance Personnel	80	(2)
Handling Curious Onlookers	82	(1)
Handling Witnesses at the Scene	83	(3)
The Canvass	86	(4)
The Preliminary Medical Examination at the Scene	90	(3)
Specific Investigative Duties at the Scene	93	(34)
The Suspect in Custody	93	(1)
Interview and Interrogation of the Suspect in Custody	94	(1)
Examination of a Suspect for Evidence	95	(1)
Evaluation of the Suspect's Demeanor and Mental Capacity	96	(2)
Obtaining a Dying Declaration	98	(1)
Questions to be Asked in a Dying Declaration	98	(1)
Documentation of the Dying Declaration	99	(1)
Handling Buried-Body Cases	99	(6)
The Discovery of the Buried Body	99	(1)
The Excavation	100	(4)
The Body	104	(1)
Search for a Buried Body	104	(1)
The Investigative Checklists	105	(20)
Documentation of the Intial Report	106	(1)
Initial Receipt of Information	106	(1)
Arrival at the Homicide - Death Scene	106	(1)
Preliminary Inspection of the Body at the Crime Scene	106	(1)
Implement Crime Scene Control Procedures	107	(1)
Initiate a Crime Scene Log	107	(1)
Establish a Policy for Crime Scene Integrity	108	(1)
Establish a Command Post or Temporary Headquarters	109	(1)
Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and Ambulance Personnel	109	(1)
Initiate a Canvass	110	(1)
Weapons	110	(1)
The Suspect in Custody	111	(1)
Suspect in Custody: Interrogation at the Scene	111	(1)
Crime Scene Photographs	112	(1)
Documentation of Crime Scene Photographs	113	(1)
Recommended Crime Scene Photographs	113	(1)
The Crime Scene Sketch	114	(1)
The Crime Scene Search	114	(1)
Dust for Fingerprints	115	(1)
Description of the Deceased	115	(1)
Preliminary Medical Examination at the Scene	116	(1)
Victim - Hospital Information	116	(1)
Evidence Process and Control Procedures	117	(1)
Release of the Homicide Crime Scene	118	(1)
Suicide Investigation - Investigative Considerations	118	(1)
Evaluation of the Wounds	119	(1)
Psychological State of the Victim	119	(1)
Any Prior Mental Disease or Defect	119	(1)
Recognized Warning Signs and Extreme Danger Signs in Suicides Warning Signs	120	(1)
Extreme Danger Signs	120	(1)
Autoerotic Fatalities (Accidental Asphyxia): Investigative Considerations	120	(1)
Investigating Fatal Fires	121	(1)
The Investigative Considerations	121	(1)
The Fire Incident	121	(1)
Suspicious Designation: General Determination Factors	121	(1)
Maintenance of the Fire Crime Scene	122	(1)
Investigation at the Scene	122	(1)
Determination of Arson	123	(1)
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Investigative Checklist	123	(1)
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy Warning Signs (MSBP)	124	(1)
Selected Reading	125	(2)
The Crime Scene Photographs	127	(22)
The Value of Crime Scene Photographs	127	(1)
Crime Scene Photography and the Investigator	128	(1)
Admissibility of Photographic Evidence	128	(3)
Photographing the Homicide Crime Scene	131	(4)
Outdoor Locations	132	(1)
Indoor Locations	132	(1)
The Body	132	(2)
Suspects	134	(1)
Type of Film	135	(1)
Recommended Crime Scene Photographs	136	(3)
Practical Application of Crime Scene Photography	139	(2)
Videotaping	141	(6)
Advantages of Videotaping	141	(1)
Purpose of Videotaping the Crime Scene	142	(1)
Recommended Procedure	143	(1)
Videotape Protocol	144	(1)
Arrival at Scene	144	(1)
Taping Protocol	145	(2)
Videotaping Suspect Statements	147	(1)
Conclusion	147	(1)
Selected Reading	148	(1)
The Crime Scene Sketch	149	(18)
The Sketch	149	(5)
Preparing the Crime Scene Sketch	154	(4)
The ``Total Station'' Crime Scene Reconstruction Program	158	(7)
Definition	158	(3)
Operation	161	(3)
Practical Application	164	(1)
Selected Reading	165	(2)
The Homicide Crime Scene Search	167	(44)
Legal Considerations	167	(2)
Physical Evidence	169	(1)
The Concept of Linkage	169	(2)
Methods of Crime Scene Search	171	(1)
Formulating the Search	172	(4)
The Homicide Kit	176	(2)
The Search	178	(2)
Examination of the Body at the Scene	180	(5)
Release of the Body	185	(1)
The Scene	186	(10)
Examining the Outdoor Scene	192	(2)
Examples of Evidence Found Outdoors	194	(2)
Examining an Outdoor Scene at Night	196	(1)
Physical Examination of a Suspect in Custody	196	(5)
Residue Testing	199	(2)
Release of the Scene	201	(1)
Anti-Putrefaction Masks	202	(1)
Crime Scene Protocol for the Protection from Airborne Pathogens and other Biohazards	203	(3)
Communicable Diseases	203	(1)
Required Precautions	203	(3)
Decontamination of Equipment	206	(2)
Decontamination of Clothing	206	(1)
Precautions	207	(1)
Prevention	208	(1)
Exposure of First Responders	208	(1)
Exposure to Blood-Borne Diseases	208	(1)
Infection Control Techniques	209	(1)
Universal Precautions	209	(1)
Body Substance Isolation	209	(1)
Exposure Treatment	209	(1)
Conclusion	209	(1)
Selected Reading	210	(1)
Estimating Time of Death	211	(22)
The Process of Dying	213	(2)
Body Changes After Death	215	(12)
External Agents of Change	227	(4)
Insects	227	(2)
Plants	229	(1)
Animals	229	(1)
Bodies in Water	229	(2)
Information Derived from the Scene	231	(1)
Conclusion	232	(1)
Selected Reading	232	(1)
The Identity of the Deceased	233	(36)
The Identification	233	(1)
Identification at the Scene	234	(1)
Personal Identification	234	(1)
Clothing and Possessions	235	(1)
Identification by Photographs	235	(1)
Description of the Body	236	(1)
Clothing	237	(1)
Jewelry and Watches	237	(1)
Fingerprints	238	(3)
Obtaining Fingerprints from Dead Bodies	238	(3)
The Iceman Case	241	(5)
Dr. Zugibe's Medical Evaluation	244	(1)
Forensic Evaluation	244	(2)
The Teeth	246	(7)
Age	247	(1)
General Facial Characteristics	247	(1)
Race	248	(1)
Socioeconomic Group	248	(1)
Occupation or Habits	249	(1)
Positive Identification	249	(2)
Bite-Mark Identification	251	(1)
Inquiries Relative to Forensic Odontology	252	(1)
The Bones	253	(5)
Age	253	(2)
Sex	255	(1)
Race	256	(1)
Height and Other Individual Characteristics	256	(1)
Determination of Cause of Death	256	(2)
Determination of whether the Bones are Human or Animal	258	(1)
Examination of the Bones	258	(1)
Facial Reconstruction	258	(1)
Forensic Sculpture	259	(6)
Conclusion	265	(2)
Selected Reading	267	(2)
Death Notifications: The Surviving Family as Secondary Victims	269	(14)
Psychological Reactions to Death	270	(1)
The Normal Grieving Process	270	(1)
The Stages of Grief	271	(1)
Psychological Reactions to Murder	272	(1)
Psychological Reactions to Murdered Children	272	(1)
Psychological Reactions to the Murder of Police Officers	273	(1)
Notifications of Death by the Homicide Detective	274	(1)
Recommendations and Guidelines for Effecting Proper Death Notifications to Surviving Family Members	275	(2)
Providing Information to the Surviving Family	277	(1)
Guiding the Surviving Family Through the Criminal Justice System	278	(2)
Conclusion	280	(1)
Victim's Assistance Organizations	280	(1)
Selected Reading	281	(2)
Modes of Death	283	(60)
Gunshot Wounds	283	(14)
The Projectile Striking the Body	284	(1)
The Nature and Extent of Gunshot Wounds	285	(3)
Smudging or Smoke	288	(1)
Searing	288	(1)
Tattooing or Stippling	288	(2)
Reentry	290	(1)
Ricocheting	290	(1)
Shotgun Wounds	290	(1)
Contact Wounds	291	(3)
Bullet Track	294	(3)
Cutting Wounds	297	(3)
Stabbing Wounds	300	(1)
Blunt Force Injuries	301	(2)
Lacerations	302	(1)
Chopping Wounds	302	(1)
Poisons	303	(3)
Deaths by Asphyxia	306	(8)
Strangulation	308	(1)
Hanging	308	(3)
Drowning	311	(2)
Inhalation of Poison Gases	313	(1)
Suffocation	313	(1)
Arson and Deaths by Fire	314	(2)
Sexual Asphyxia: The Phenomenon of Autoerotic Fatalities	316	(19)
Preliminary Investigation at the Scene	323	(1)
Asphyxial Deaths - The Pathology of Autoerotic Death	324	(1)
Sexual Asphyxia - The Psychosexual Aspects of Autoerotic Activity	325	(8)
Female Victims of Autoerotic Fatality	333	(2)
Equivocal Death Investigation	335	(2)
Crime Scene	335	(1)
The Victim	336	(1)
Investigative Considerations	336	(1)
Opinion	336	(1)
Results	337	(1)
Notification and Advising the Surviving Family of the Mode of Death	337	(1)
Investigative Considerations	337	(1)
Determining the Involvement of Sexual Asphyxia: Autoerotic Checklist	338	(1)
Summary	339	(1)
References	339	(1)
Selected Reading	340	(3)
Suicide Investigation	343	(58)
Depression: A Clinical Perspective	344	(5)
Emotional Symptoms	344	(1)
Cognitive Symptoms	344	(2)
Motivational Symptoms	346	(1)
Somatic Symptoms	346	(1)
Clinical Scenario	347	(2)
Other Motives for Suicide	349	(4)
The Investigation	353	(6)
Staging a Scene	359	(4)
Investigative Considerations	363	(4)
The Weapon	363	(1)
Wounds	364	(3)
Equivocal Death Investigations	367	(3)
Motives and Intent	370	(1)
Suicide Notes	371	(6)
Background Information	377	(1)
Psychological Autopsy	377	(1)
Warning Signs	377	(1)
Extreme Danger Signs	378	(1)
Investigative Considerations	378	(1)
Evaluation of the Wounds	378	(1)
Psychological State of the Victim	378	(1)
Any Prior Mental Disease or Defect	378	(1)
``Final Exit'' Suicide Investigations	379	(10)
Introduction	379	(2)
Synopsis of Contents	381	(1)
Investigative Considerations	381	(1)
Letters to be Written	381	(2)
Self Deliverance via the Plastic Bag	383	(4)
Investigative Checklist for Final Exit Cases	387	(1)
Recommendations	388	(1)
Conclusions	388	(1)
Staged Crime Scenes Involving Final Exit	388	(1)
Suicide-By-Cop	389	(7)
Introduction	389	(1)
Example	389	(1)
Clinical Interpretations	390	(1)
The Psychopathology of Suicide-By-Cop Scenarios	391	(1)
Hostage Situations	392	(3)
Psychological Ramifications for Police Officers Involved in Suicide-By-Cop Incidents	395	(1)
The Racial Component in Police-Related Shooting Incidents	396	(1)
Investigative Considerations	397	(1)
References	398	(1)
Selected Reading	399	(2)
The Investigation of Sex-Related Homicides	401	(50)
Introduction	401	(1)
The Crime Scene Investigation	402	(2)
Sex-Related Crime Scene Checklist	402	(2)
Method for Diagnosing Abrasions, Lacerations, and Other Skin Disruptions in the Perineum and Perianal Areas	404	(1)
Human Sexuality and Sexual Deviance	404	(8)
Determining Motivation	412	(7)
Organized and Disorganized Offenders	419	(1)
What is the Motive?	419	(1)
The Organized Offender	419	(1)
The Disorganized Offender	420	(1)
Classifications	421	(1)
Interpersonal Violence-Oriented Disputes and Assaults	421	(4)
Rape- and/or Sodomy-Oriented Assault	425	(2)
Investigative Strategy	427	(2)
Categories of Rapists	429	(2)
Deviant-Oriented Assault - The Lust Murder	431	(7)
The Serial Murder	438	(7)
A Clinical Perspective	445	(1)
Conclusion	446	(1)
References	446	(2)
Bibliography	448	(3)
Homosexual Homicides	451	(38)
Introduction	451	(1)
Homosexual Relationships	451	(1)
Homosexual Lifestyles - Investigative Considerations	452	(2)
Interpersonal Violence-Oriented Disputes and Assaults	454	(4)
Murders Involving Forced Anal Rape and/or Sodomy	458	(3)
Lust Murders and other Acts of Sexual Perversion	461	(5)
Homosexual Serial Murders	466	(16)
Investigative Significance	482	(1)
Psychological Considerations	482	(1)
Robbery/Homicide of Homosexuals	483	(2)
Homophobic Assault and ``Gay-Bashing'' Incidents	485	(1)
Conclusion	486	(1)
References	486	(1)
Selected Reading	487	(2)
Narcotic Related Homicides	489	(14)
Introduction	489	(1)
Classifications	489	(1)
The Drug-Related Murder: The Investigative Dilemma	490	(2)
The Drug-Related Murder and the Investigative Reality	492	(5)
The Three-Phase Strategy	497	(1)
The Homicide Crime Scene	497	(2)
The Application of Drug Intelligence	499	(3)
Crime Clearance Procedures	501	(1)
Conclusion	502	(1)
Selected Reading	502	(1)
Collection of Evidence	503	(62)
Procedures for Collection of Evidence	503	(2)
Collection of Specific Types of Evidence	505	(31)
Body Materials	505	(1)
Blood (Wet)	505	(1)
Blood Stains (Dry)	505	(2)
Semen	507	(2)
Urine	509	(1)
Spittle or Saliva	509	(1)
Feces	510	(1)
Vomit	510	(1)
Tissue	510	(1)
Hair	510	(1)
Determinations from Hair	511	(2)
Collection of Hairs from the Scene	513	(1)
Conclusions from Hair Samples	513	(1)
Objects	513	(1)
Bullets	513	(3)
Discharged Casings or Cartridges	516	(1)
Shotgun Shells	516	(1)
Live Cartridges or Rounds of Ammunition	516	(1)
Shotgun Wadding	516	(1)
Weapons	516	(1)
Firearms	517	(1)
Fibers	517	(2)
Fabric	519	(1)
Cigarette/Cigar Butts	519	(1)
Displaced Furniture	520	(1)
Soil	520	(1)
Tools	520	(1)
Vehicles	521	(1)
Clothing	521	(1)
Documents (Letters, Notes, Papers)	521	(1)
Examination of Documents	522	(1)
Glass	522	(2)
Impressions	524	(1)
Fingerprint Examination	524	(1)
Types of Fingerprints	524	(1)
Development of Fingerprints	525	(2)
Preservation of Fingerprints	527	(1)
Chemical Processes	528	(1)
Tire Tracks and Footprints	528	(4)
Tool Marks	532	(1)
Bite Marks	533	(1)
Bullet Holes	533	(3)
Newly Damaged Areas	536	(1)
Application of DNA Technology	536	(1)
Introduction	536	(1)
Deoxyribonucleic Acid - DNA	537	(5)
The Cell	538	(1)
The Nucleus	538	(4)
The Structure of the DNA Molecule	542	(3)
Research and Development	545	(3)
Scientific Techniques Employed in DNA Profiling DNA Purified	548	(1)
The RFLP Test	548	(5)
DNA is Cleaved into Fragments	548	(3)
Fragments are Size Separated	551	(1)
Southern Blotting	552	(1)
Hybridization	552	(1)
The Autoradiograph	553	(1)
Interpretation of the Results	553	(1)
The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)	554	(2)
DNA Extraction	554	(1)
Amplification	554	(1)
Denaturation	555	(1)
Annealing	555	(1)
Extension	555	(1)
Detection	555	(1)
DNA Identification Tests	556	(1)
Human Cells	556	(1)
Applications in Forensic Medicine	556	(2)
Victim Identification	556	(1)
Assailant Identification	557	(1)
Forcible Rape	557	(1)
Investigation of a Series of Crimes	558	(3)
Reopening Unsolved Cases	561	(1)
Admissibility Criterion	561	(1)
The Legal Standard of Admissibility	562	(1)
Conclusion	562	(2)
Bibliography	564	(1)
The Autopsy	565	(48)
The Medical Examiner/Coroner	565	(1)
Investigation of Death	566	(5)
Purpose of the Autopsy	571	(7)
Cause, Manner, and Mode of Death	571	(3)
Investigative Information Provided by the Autopsy	574	(4)
The Medicolegal Autopsy	578	(23)
Examination at the Crime Scene	580	(1)
Identification of the Body	581	(1)
Internal Examination of the Body	582	(1)
Preliminary Procedure	582	(1)
The External Examination	582	(2)
Internal Examination of the Body	584	(1)
The Head	584	(2)
The Chest	586	(8)
The Abdomen	594	(4)
The Pelvic Cavity	598	(1)
The Protocol	598	(2)
Summary	600	(1)
Human Anatomy	601	(10)
Directional Terms	602	(2)
Body Cavities	604	(1)
Dorsal Cavity	604	(1)
Ventral Cavity	605	(2)
Quadrants	607	(1)
The Skeletal System	607	(1)
The Heart	608	(3)
Selected Reading	611	(2)
The News Media in Homicide Investigations	613	(20)
Establishing a News Media Policy	614	(7)
``Fair Trial Free Press Principles''	615	(3)
Building a Relationship with the News Media	618	(3)
Homicide News Release Policy	621	(3)
The Offering of Rewards	624	(1)
Handling the News Media at the Scene	625	(3)
Preparing the News Release	628	(3)
Handling Questions During News Conferences	630	(1)
Conclusion	631	(1)
Selected Reading	631	(2)
Identification of Suspects	633	(74)
Bite-Mark Identification	633	(11)
Collection of Bite-Mark Evidence at the Scene	640	(1)
Photographs of the Bite-Mark Wound	641	(1)
Saliva Washings	642	(1)
Interpretation of the Bite-Mark Evidence	642	(1)
Examination of the Bite Mark	643	(1)
The Detection and Documentation of Trace Wound Patterns by Use of an Alternative Light Source	644	(3)
Summary	645	(2)
Hypnosis	647	(3)
What is Hypnosis?	647	(1)
Psychodynamics	647	(1)
Value to the Investigator	648	(1)
Shortcomings of Hypnosis	648	(2)
Summary	650	(1)
Latent Prints on Human Skin	650	(3)
General Considerations	650	(1)
Procedures	651	(2)
Fingerprint from Human Skin Using the Magna-Brush Technique	653	(4)
Polygraph Examinations	657	(4)
The Examinations	658	(1)
Possible Subjects for Polygraph Examinations	659	(1)
Subjects that cannot be Tested	659	(1)
Investigator's Duties Prior to the Examination	659	(1)
Polygraph Procedures	660	(1)
Summary	660	(1)
Psycholinguistics	661	(4)
What is Psycholinguistic Analysis?	661	(1)
Methodology	661	(2)
Psycholinguistics as an Investigative Tool	663	(1)
Utilizing Psycholinguistic Analysis	664	(1)
Summary	665	(1)
Psychics	665	(5)
What is a Psychic?	666	(1)
How can the Police and Psychics Work Together?	666	(3)
Charlatans and Frauds	669	(1)
Summary
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP)	670	(2)
Introduction	670	(2)
Munchausen Syndrome - History and Application	672	(1)
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP) - History and Application	672	(2)
The Investigative Response	674	(9)
Team Approach	674	(1)
Collection of Evidence	674	(2)
Interviewing the Munchausen Syndrome-Related Offender	676	(6)
Conclusion	682	(1)
Stalkers	683	(13)
Introduction	683	(1)
Stalkers	683	(1)
Orders of Protection	683	(2)
Anti-Stalker Legislation	685	(1)
Types of Stalkers	686	(1)
The Psychopathic Personality Stalker	687	(3)
The Psychotic Personality Stalker	690	(3)
Erotomania Involving Obsessed Fans and Stalkers	693	(1)
Law Enforcement Response to Stalker Incidents	694	(1)
Conclusion	695	(1)
VI-CAP, State-Wide and Regional Information Systems	696	(3)
The Violent Criminal Apprehension Program - VI-CAP	697	(1)
Profiling and Consultation Program	698	(1)
The Regional Organized Crime Information Center	699	(1)
The Homicide Investigation and Tracking System (HITS)	699	(4)
Selected Reading	703	(4)
Bite Mark Identification	703	(1)
Hypnosis	703	(1)
Latent Prints on Human Skin	703	(1)
Psycholinguistics	703	(1)
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy	703	(1)
Stalkers	704	(1)
VI-GAP, State-Wide and Regional Information Systems	705	(2)
Investigative Assessment: Criminal Personality Profiling	707	(88)
History of profiling	707	(15)
Criminal Personality Profile	710	(1)
The Purpose of the Profile	711	(1)
When Profiling can be Productive	711	(7)
Factors that can be Determined by a Criminal Personality Profile	718	(1)
The Investigative Approach to Profiling	719	(3)
Investigative Assessment - The Profiling Process	722	(1)
Clinical Considerations and Descriptions of Behavior	722	(7)
The Psychopathic Personality	722	(2)
Key Symptoms of Psychopathy	724	(1)
Psychotic Personality (The Psychosis)	724	(1)
Sexual Sadism (302.84 DSM-IV)	725	(3)
Psychopathic Sexual Sadists	728	(1)
Crime Scene and Profile: Characteristics of Organized and Disorganized Murders	729	(1)
The Organized Offender	730	(3)
General Behavior Characteristics	733	(4)
The Disorganized Offender	737	(19)
General Behavior Characteristics	738	(10)
Ted Bundy: Serial Killer - Offender Profile	748	(1)
Offender Profile Program	749	(1)
Background	749	(2)
Investigative Analysis	751	(1)
Post-Crime Behavior	752	(1)
Conclusion	753	(1)
Additional Information on Ted Bundy	753	(3)
Criminal Personality Profiling - The Signature Aspect in Criminal Investigation	756	(12)
Clinical Perspective	756	(2)
Investigative Perspective	758	(1)
Linkage Blindness	758	(1)
Investigative Application of the ``Signature'' Aspect	759	(8)
Signature Aspect of the Crimes	767	(1)
Conclusion	768	(1)
Geographic Profiling	768	(14)
Investigative Elements to Consider in Geographic Profiling	770	(1)
Investigative Elements in the Criminal Case Assessment process	770	(1)
Types of Crime Locations	770	(9)
The Police Investigation	779	(3)
A Psychology of Evil	782	(3)
A Model for a Psychology of Evil	782	(3)
Interview Strategy	785	(3)
Conclusion	787	(1)
References	788	(3)
Selected Reading	791	(4)
Practical Homicide Investigation: Supervision and Management of the Homicide Investigation	795	(40)
Management Policy	795	(6)
Police Department Policy	796	(1)
Criminal Investigation Management	797	(2)
Major Pitfalls to Practical Homicide Case Management	799	(2)
Procedures for Effective Management and Supervision of Homicide Investigation	801	(1)
Supervisor's Homicide Checklist	801	(7)
Supervising the Preliminary Investigation at the Scene	801	(3)
Directing Specific Investigative Duties	804	(1)
Supervising Homicide Crime Scene Search	805	(3)
Providing for the Effective Documentation of Events	808	(7)
Case Management	808	(1)
Documentation	808	(1)
Notekeeping	808	(1)
Official Reports	808	(7)
First Day of Investigation	815	(1)
Indexing the Homicide Investigation	815	(2)
News Clipping File	817	(10)
Conducting the Investigative Conference	822	(1)
The Investigation of Police-Related Shootings	823	(1)
Police-Related Shooting Report	824	(3)
Apprehension of Homicide Fugitives	827	(1)
Use of Wanted Posters	828	(2)
Distribution of Photographs and Information Flyers to Patrol	828	(1)
Cellular Phones	828	(1)
Beepers	829	(1)
Planning the Apprehension	830	(2)
Assessment of Physical Hazards	830	(1)
The Tactical Plan	830	(1)
The Tactical Operation	830	(1)
Notification to Central Communications by Land Line	830	(1)
Hospital	831	(1)
Personnel	831	(1)
Briefing	831	(1)
Equipment	831	(1)
Conclusion	832	(3)
Epilogue	833	(2)
Glossary	835	(26)
Index	861