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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND FORENSIC SCIENCE
Hunting Serial Predators
Second Edition
G. Maurice Godwin, PhD,
Godwin Trial & Forensic Consultancy, Inc.
Written by a leading expert on the subject, the
new Second Edition describes the empirical
process used to analyze serial murderers’ crime
scene actions, making it possible to form logical
decisions about how to detect and apprehend
serial killers. This text also gives an overview of
the related scientific knowledge, introduces a
new method to classify the serial predator, and
provides accounts of the process and difficulties
of profiling the serial murderer.
Key Features
• Clearly explains “Investigative Process
Management”—a term which encompasses
applications of psychology and improves
investigative decision-making strategies.
• Integration of statistical methods and
behavioral theories helps students answer
the question: “Why are some people more
prone to committing crimes?”
• Uses a model of the crime scene actions
of American serial murderers based on
information available to a police inquiry.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-3510-4 • Paperback
268 Pages • © 2008
Instructor Resources: PP, TB
Fundamentals of Crime
Mapping
Rebecca Paynich, PhD, Curry College
Bryan Hill, Crime Analyst, Glendale Police
Department, Arizona
Fundamentals of Crime Mapping walks readers
through the research, theories, and history of
Graphic Information Systems (GIS) in law
enforcement. The day-to-day practical application
of crime analysis for mapping is explained. Factual
data from real crime analysis is included to reflect
actual crime patterns, trends, series, and what an
officer or analyst can expect to see when he or she
sits down to analyze and apply concepts learned.
Special topics discussed include: an up-to-date
discussion of the current crime trends in rural
and urban areas, the major ecological theories of
crime, empirical research using crime mapping
tools, and more.
Key Features
• Provides jargon-free language, over 30
practical exercises, and a large assortment
of varied data that can be used for
additional exercises to maximize reader
comprehension.
• Packaged with a DVD that contains every
chapter exercise along with full-color
screenshots and images.
• Contains a tutorial on the basics of using
MS Excel 2003 for specific crime analysis
applications as an addendum for those who
are unfamiliar with MS Excel.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-5575-1 • Paperback
552 Pages • © 2010
Instructor Resources: PP, SL, TB
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