Cold Cases: Famous Unsolved Mysteries, Crimes, and Disappearances in America by

Description: Cold Cases by Hélèna Katz This book explicitly chronicles 40 cases of unsolved murders and disappearances over a period of more than 160 years, tracing the evolution of criminal investigation and forensic techniques. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book explicitly chronicles 40 cases of unsolved murders and disappearances over a period of more than 160 years, tracing the evolution of criminal investigation and forensic techniques.Murders and other violent crimes often leave an indelible mark on society. The 18th-century murder of "Beautiful Cigar Girl" Mary Rogers helped the then newly emerging tabloid papers become a fixture in the United States. The Federal Aviation Administration was spurred into requiring electronic screening of passengers and carry-on luggage by a series of highly-publicized hijackings. Abductions of youth gave birth to Amber Alerts and advertising missing children on milk cartons. And popular TV shows like Law and Order, CSI, and Cold Case document our fascination with police investigations, heinous criminals, and the complicated aftermath of their actions.This book examines 40 well-known cases of unsolved murders and suspected abductions over a period of over 160 years. Cases are organized chronologically to give readers insight into the evolution of criminal investigation techniques and forensics in the last century and a half. Later chapters detail how modern forensics were used in attempts to solve old cold cases or helped generate new leads. Author Biography Hélèna Katz is an award-winning Canadian journalist with a masters degree in criminology from the Université de Montréal, Quebec. Promotional This book explicitly chronicles 40 cases of unsolved murders and disappearances over a period of more than 160 years, tracing the evolution of criminal investigation and forensic techniques. Long Description Murders and other violent crimes often leave an indelible mark on society. The 18th-century murder of "Beautiful Cigar Girl" Mary Rogers helped the then newly emerging tabloid papers become a fixture in the United States. The Federal Aviation Administration was spurred into requiring electronic screening of passengers and carry-on luggage by a series of highly-publicized hijackings. Abductions of youth gave birth to Amber Alerts and advertising missing children on milk cartons. And popular TV shows like Law and Order , CSI , and Cold Case document our fascination with police investigations, heinous criminals, and the complicated aftermath of their actions. This book examines 40 well-known cases of unsolved murders and suspected abductions over a period of over 160 years. Cases are organized chronologically to give readers insight into the evolution of criminal investigation techniques and forensics in the last century and a half. Later chapters detail how modern forensics were used in attempts to solve old cold cases or helped generate new leads. Promotional "Headline" Unsolved murders and mysterious disappearances dont just upset our sense of justice and safety in society-they also wreak acute emotional pain and suffering on the victims families. However, with the latest developments in forensic technologies, more cold cases are finally being solved, and psychopaths who commit heinous crimes have an ever-increasing chance of being caught. Description for Reader * Gathers 40 cases of unsolved murders and disappearances that occurred over 160 years and organizes them chronologically to reveal the evolution of investigation methods * Uses an engaging writing style to build suspense as it tells the real-life stories of 40 unsolved murders and disappearances * Explains the impact that specific cases had on American society, such as resultant changes in attitudes, legislation, and the development of new investigation techniques Details ISBN0313376921 Short Title COLD CASES Language English ISBN-10 0313376921 ISBN-13 9780313376924 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-07-14 Imprint Greenwood Press Subtitle Famous Unsolved Mysteries, Crimes, and Disappearances in America Place of Publication Westport Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2010-07-14 NZ Release Date 2010-07-14 US Release Date 2010-07-14 Audience Age 7-17 Author Hélèna Katz Pages 420 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc DEWEY 364.10973 Illustrations 40 bw illus Audience General AU Release Date 2010-07-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:32756433;

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