Sex-Related Homicide and Death Investigation: Practical and Clinical Perspectives

Sex-related homicides claim victims from all walks of life, be they men or women, lovers or strangers, elders or children. They are some of the most horrific crimes imaginable, and unlike robbery-homicides or drug-related murders, the motives behind them are often not clear-cut.

For all homicide cases, professional detectives must have practical experience in homicide investigation, but to solve sex-related murders they must also possess a keen understanding of human behavior patterns and human sexuality. With 38 years of practical and clinical experience author Vernon J. Geberth has that understanding.

The renowned investigator and author of Practical Homicide Investigation, Geberth now shares his expertise related to the unique characteristics of sex-related homicides. In Sex-Related Homicide and Death Investigation: Practical and Clinical Perspectives he:

Comprehensively discusses human sexuality and sexual deviance
Analyzes the significance of fantasy
Presents the crucial dynamics involved in the search of the crime scene
Introduces the latest information on the application of DNA technology to sex crimes
Includes investigative checklists, clinical references, and case examples
Analyzes the typology of offenders and reveals how to determine the "signature aspect"
Provides an understanding of the significance of sexual offenders' behaviors