ABSTRACT

Homicide Case Studies is a first-of-its-kind text, offering readers more than 30 case studies drawn from real-world homicide cases that include the often-overlooked context and complexities faced by victims, offenders, law enforcement, attorneys, jurors, and correctional personnel.

From investigating different forms of homicides to deciding what charges should be filed, weighty decisions about homicide cases must be made by professionals. This book provides nuanced scenarios and critical thinking questions that put readers in the role, giving them the ability to apply what they’ve learned to make well-thought-out and just decisions concerning each case. Students learn through the Andragogical approach fostering an individualized learning experience that bridges the academic–professional gap—finally providing an answer to the question "When am I going to use this?"

This book is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students in criminal justice, as well as scholars, policymakers, and others with an interest in the rich and complex world of criminal homicide.

chapter |4 pages

Causes and Correlates

An Introduction

chapter 1|21 pages

Types of Homicide

chapter 2|17 pages

Homicide Investigations and Interrogations

chapter 3|19 pages

Juvenile Homicide

chapter 4|17 pages

Legal Homicide and Wrongful Deaths

chapter 5|18 pages

Courts, Correction, and Homicide

chapter 6|18 pages

Current Issues in Homicide

chapter 7|3 pages

Lessons Learned