Pediatric homicide investigations are often clouded by a number of factors, not the least of which is a lack of straightforward resources. Designed for quick access, this volume fills that need, providing an invaluable resource for medical examiners, police and child abuse investigators, and attorneys. Focusing on forensic pathology aspects, this book covers all typical causes of death, with chapters on asphyxiation, intentional drowning, abdominal trauma, head injury, poisoning, and intentional starvation. Each of the chapters considers medical and investigative difficulties associated with that particular cause, includes illustrative photographs, and provides means to confirm the diagnosis.