Cold Case Homicides: Practical Investigative Techniques

Rachel H. Walton (Curatore)

Frank P. Tona (Curatore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2026

The Third Edition of Cold Case Homicides remains a vital resource for students and professionals alike, offering a comprehensive guide to the investigation and resolution of unsolved cases. Updated with the latest advancements, this edition emphasizes the evolving landscape of cold case work, including cutting-edge forensic tools, the expanding role of digital and mobile evidence, and the transformative impact of DNA technologies, especially forensic genealogy and familial matching. Readers will gain insight into the most recent techniques for leveraging public records, social media, and data analysis in cold case reviews. Richly illustrated and grounded in practical application, the text underscores how emerging technologies and a reassessment of earlier missteps can breathe new life into dormant investigations. Whether used in academic settings or by active investigators, this edition demonstrates how today’s tools and methodologies can bridge gaps left by past limitations, bringing justice and closure to long-unsolved crimes.

• Curatore: Rachel H. Walton, Frank P. Tona
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Collana: Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations
• Anno: 2026
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 618 p.
• Dimensioni: 234 x 156 mm
• Peso: 1340 gr.
• EAN: 9781032541952

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