In Practical Homicide Investigation, renowned author and investigator Vernon J. Geberth provided thousands of law enforcement professionals with invaluable techniques for investigation of sudden and violent death. Now he shares his practical and clinical expertise related to the unique characteristics of sex-related homicide and death investigations.

Renowned for being THE definitive source on these types of cases, this volume has been revised and expanded to provide additional case histories to emphasize the essential procedures and techniques on which to build a solid, prosecutable case.

This comprehensive volume is an incredible compilation that exhausts the subject. Vern's remarkable experience and unmatched expertise have given him unparalleled insight into the investigation of sexually deviant crimes and the psyche of those who perpetrate violent sex related crimes.

What’s New in the Second Edition:

# A completely revised chapter on human sexuality and sexual deviance: Research versus Reality
# A completely revised chapter on the Significance of Fantasy in sex-related events
# A completely new chapter on the infamous 30-year BTK investigation
# New case histories and/or research added to fourteen of the fifteen chapters
# New research developed from the Working Group of Human Asphyxia (WGHA)
# A revised chapter on Criminal Personality Profiling and Investigative Analysis
# An analysis of the typology of offenders and the 'Signature Aspect' of specific crimes
# A total of 386 full-color photographs and illustrations representing an additional 126 new photos

Vernon J Geberth, is a former lieutenant commander of the New York City Police Department with over 40 years of law enforcement experience. He has personally investigated, supervised, assessed, researched, and consulted on over 8,000 death investigations. In addition, Commander Geberth has been the recipient of more than 60 awards for bravery and exceptional police work and is a member of the Honor Legion of the City of New York Police Department. He is also a Fellow in the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS).