FORENSIC SCIENCE: An Introduction

by Lori J. Dotson

Forensic science has really changed the playing field for all criminal investigations. Recent advances in forensic science have exonerated convicted felons, even death row inmates, after serving decades in prison. Others have been captured and convicted of crimes they thought they had eluded forever. But what is forensic science? What are some of the things that can be examined, both at the crime scene and in the crime laboratory, to reconstruct events and determine exactly what happened at the scene of a violent crime? Most people have heard of DNA evidence and fingerprinting, but do you really know what these entail? This comprehensive book looks at forensic evidence associated with arson (fires), ballistics (firearms), DNA, body fluids, hair and fibers, fingerprints, insects, poisonings, impression evidence, and more. Interesting case studies and the latest research, which dispels some previous myths, are laced throughout the book. Also included are illustrations and a comprehensive forensics glossary. This book is designed for people who would like a strong introduction to the exciting field of forensic science.

216 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 15, 2017