Forensic Ecology Handbook. From Crime Scene to Court. Developments in Forensic Science

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1 Brochure More information from Forensic Ecology Handbook. From Crime Scene to Court. Developments in Forensic Science Description: The analysis of plants, insects, soil and other particulates from scenes of crime can be vital in proving or excluding contact between a suspect and a scene, targeting search areas, and establishing a time and place of death. Forensic Ecology: A Practitioner s Guide provides a complete handbook covering all aspects of forensic ecology. Bringing together the forensic applications of anthropology, archaeology, entomology, palynology and sedimentology in one volume, this book provides an essential resource for practitioners in the field of forensic science, whether crime scene investigators, forensic science students or academics involved in the recovery and analysis of evidence from crime scenes. Forensic Ecology: A Practitioner s Guide includes information not only on the search, location, recovery and analysis of evidence, but includes sampling strategies for diatom analysis, pollen and soils samples and entomology and provides guides for good practice. Each chapter provides background information on each discipline and is structured according to pre-scene attendance (what questions should the scientist ask when receiving a call? What sort of preparation is required?), scene attendance (including protocols at the scene, sampling strategies, recording), scientific examination of analysis of the evidence up to the stages and guidelines for witness statement and presenting evidence in court. The book is written by specialists in all fields with a wealth of experience who are current forensic practitioners around the world. It provides an essential and accessible resource for students, academics, forensic practitioners and police officers everywhere. Contents: About the Editors ix List of Contributors xi Series Foreword xiii Professor Niamh Nic Da eid Foreword xv Jonathan Smith Foreword xvii Richard T. Shepherd 1 Introduction 1 Nicholas M arquez-grant and Julie Roberts References 4 2 Aspects of crime scene management 7 Ruth Buckley and Andy Langley 2.1 Introduction Professionals within the investigation Crime scene principles Records and documentation Crime scene attendance Expectations 19

2 2.7 Conclusion 19 Acknowledgements 20 References 20 3 Forensic archaeology 23 Stephen Litherland, Nicholas M arquez-grant and Julie Roberts 3.1 Introduction Forensic archaeology at a crime scene Pre-scene attendance Scene attendance Case studies Reporting and court testimony Conclusion 44 References 45 4 Forensic anthropology 49 Julie Roberts and Nicholas M arquez-grant 4.1 Introduction The role of the Forensic Anthropologist in criminal investigation Pre-scene attendance Scene attendance In the mortuary Positive identification Production of an Expert Witness Statement and court attendance Conclusion 64 References 65 5 Forensic radiography 69 Mark Viner 5.1 Introduction and current state of the discipline Application of radiology to the analysis and identification of human remains Conclusion 79 References 80 6 DNA analysis for victim identification 85 Michael Walbank and Andrew McDonald 6.1 Introduction Taking DNA samples from the deceased 85

3 6.3 Collection of reference samples for victim identification DNA laboratory analysis Common DNA profiling tests Conclusion 98 References 98 7 Other scientific methods related to victim identification Introduction 99 Nicholas M arquez-grant and Julie Roberts 7.2 Dating of human remains 100 Gordon Cook References Other analytical techniques 107 Sophie Beckett References Forensic entomology 111 Martin Hall, Amoret Whitaker and Cameron Richards 8.1 Introduction and current state of the discipline Applications Pre-scene attendance Scene attendance Mortuary attendance Laboratory analysis Reporting and court appearance Conclusion 131 References Diatoms and forensic science 141 Eileen J. Cox 9.1 Introduction Applications Pre-scene attendance Scene attendance and sampling Preparation and treatment of samples in the laboratory Analysis of samples Reporting and court appearance 148

4 References Forensic palynology 153 Beverley Adams-Groom 10.1 Introduction and current state of the discipline Pollen Applications Pre-scene attendance Scene attendance Mortuary attendance Laboratory analysis Reporting and court appearance 166 References Forensic botany 169 Heather Miller Coyle, Peter Massey and Peter Valentin 11.1 Introduction Applications Pre-scene attendance Scene attendance Mortuary attendance Laboratory analysis Reporting and court appearance Conclusion 179 References Forensic geology and soils 183 Duncan Pirrie and Alastair Ruffell 12.1 Introduction and current state of the discipline Applications for forensic geology Pre-scene attendance Scene attendance and sampling Sampling and preparation in the laboratory Laboratory analysis Reporting and court appearance 199 Acknowledgements 200

5 References Exhibits 203 Chris Webster 13.1 Introduction Exhibit principles Recovery procedures Labelling exhibits Key exhibit principles Practical guidelines for exhibit handling Splitting exhibits Long-term sporadic seizures of exhibits Unsealing and resealing exhibits for examination Conclusion 219 References Forensic photography 221 John Yoward 14.1 Introduction Basic elements of photography Security of images The forensic photographer and the crime scene The forensic photographer at the mortuary Conclusion 231 References 231 Index 233 Ordering: Order Online - Order by Fax - using the form below Order by Post - print the order form below and send to Research and Markets, Guinness Centre, Taylors Lane, Dublin 8, Ireland.

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