Cold case homicides : practical investigative techniques.
2026
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Cold case homicides : practical investigative techniques.
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Edition
Third edition / edited by Rachel H. Walton, Frank P. Tona.
Imprint
Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2026.
Description
1 online resource (640 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour).
Series
CRC series in practical aspects of criminal and forensic investigations.
Summary
The Third Edition of Cold Case Homicides remains a vital resource for students and professionals alike, offering a comprehensive guide to the investigation and resolution of unsolved cases. Updated with the latest advancements, this edition emphasizes the evolving landscape of cold case work, including cutting-edge forensic tools, the expanding role of digital and mobile evidence, and the transformative impact of DNA technologies, especially forensic genealogy and familial matching. Readers will gain insight into the most recent techniques for leveraging public records, social media, and data analysis in cold case reviews. Richly illustrated and grounded in practical application, the text underscores how emerging technologies and a reassessment of earlier missteps can breathe new life into dormant investigations. Whether used in academic settings or by active investigators, this edition demonstrates how today's tools and methodologies can bridge gaps left by past limitations, bringing justice and closure to long-unsolved crimes.
Note
Previous edition: 2017.
Source of Description
OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.
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Alternate Title
Taylor & Francis Online
Language
English
ISBN
9781040741429 ePub ebook
1040741428
9781003415633 (electronic bk.)
1003415636 (electronic bk.)
9781040497241 (electronic bk. : PDF)
1040497241 (electronic bk. : PDF)
1040741428
9781003415633 (electronic bk.)
1003415636 (electronic bk.)
9781040497241 (electronic bk. : PDF)
1040497241 (electronic bk. : PDF)
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