The Psychology Of Death Investigations Behavioral Analysis For Psychological Autopsy And Criminal Profiling | Forensics & Homeland Security

The Psychology of Death Investigations outlines definitively how behavioral evidence can often provide the necessary components and missing pieces to complement physical evidence as an essential tool for incident reconstruction. In order to determine the direction of an investigation and to prioritize leads if necessary death investigators must establish the manner of a death: natural accident homicide or suicide. The most overlooked aspect of death investigation is the psychological dimension which can provide unique leads correct false assumptions enhance investigative awareness and solve cases in surprising ways. In an estimated 10–20% of cases the manner of death cannot be determined or worse has been erroneously categorized. Since many jurisdictions can’t afford behavioral consultants this book has been written to provide practical information for a basic psychological analysis. If the circumstances surrounding a death are equivocal psychological consultants can compile information retrospectively about a deceased person’s mental state and possible motive to assist with unravelling ambiguity about the manner of death. This is the primary function of a psychological autopsy and as such this is the first book of its kind dedicated solely to the topic. In the event that the manner of death is determined to be a homicide behavioral profiling can help to focus the potential pool of suspects. Professionals and students alike will benefit from the exercise of cognitive awareness and the application of psychological logic presented. Psychologists medical examiners coroners attorneys fraud examiners law enforcement personnel death and homicide investigators and students enrolled in criminal profiling forensic psychology and criminal justice programs will find this text to be a compelling and insightful reference to add to their professional toolkit. |The Psychology of Death Investigations Behavioral Analysis for Psychological Autopsy and Criminal Profiling | Forensics & Homeland Security