The main surprise is the concept that crime scene analysts are the true crime solvers, when in truth, it takes dozens of people, doing many different jobs, to solve a crime ten,the crime scene analyst's contribution is a small one.One Minnesota forensic scientist says that the public has gotten the wrong idea.

Crime solving is painstaking, but modem methods and technological advances have significantly changed the field of criminal investigation. Clues to crimes both spectacular and ordinary can now be found in the tiniest bits of evidence thanks to cutting-edge forensic techniques. Crime Scene Investigations examines the fascinating world of the criminal investigator and other professionals who are on the front line of solving today's (and some of yesterday's) most notorious crimes. All books feature crime statistics, career information,explanations of crime-solving techniques, and crimebusting facts. In addition, bibliographies for further research, full-color photographs, charts, and a detailed index are also included.

Foreword

Introduction

 The Bug Detectives

Chapter One

 Crime Scene Insects

Chapter Two

 A Gruesome Business

Chapter Three

 What the Bugs Reveal

Chapter Four

 What Affects the Bugs

Chapter Five

 Insects in Court

Notes

Glossary

For More Information

Index

Picture Credits

About the Author