{"product_id":"the-psychology-of-death-investigations-behavioral-analysis-for-psychological-autopsy-and-criminal-profiling-paperback","title":"The Psychology of Death Investigations: Behavioral Analysis for Psychological Autopsy and Criminal Profiling - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKatherine Ramsland\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Psychology of Death Investigations\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessionals 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Katherine Ramsland\u003c\/strong\u003e, director of the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program at DeSales University, also manages and teaches the forensic psychology track. Among her courses at the graduate and undergraduate level is a course on the psychology of death investigation. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Forensic Science and the American Association of Suicidology. She has published over 1,000 articles, stories, and reviews, and 59 books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Mind of a Murderer, The Forensic Psychology of Criminal Minds, The Forensic Science of CSI, Inside the Minds of Serial Killers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Human Predator: A Historical Chronicle of Serial Murder and Forensic Investigation, The Criminal Mind, The Ivy League Killer\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Murder Game\u003c\/i\u003e. Her book, \u003ci\u003ePsychopath\u003c\/i\u003e, was a #1 bestseller on the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e's list. With former FBI profiler Gregg McCrary, she co-authored a book on his cases, \u003ci\u003eThe Unknown Darkness: Profiling the Predators among Us\u003c\/i\u003e, with Dr. Henry C. Lee, \u003ci\u003eThe Real Life of a Forensic Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e, and with Professor James E. Starrs, \u003ci\u003eA Voice for the Dead\u003c\/i\u003e. She assisted former FBI profiler John Douglas with research on \u003ci\u003eThe Cases that Haunt Us\u003c\/i\u003e. Ramsland presents workshops to law enforcement, psychologists, coroners, judges, and attorneys, and has consulted for several television series, including \u003ci\u003eCSI \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Bones\u003c\/i\u003e. She also writes a regular blog for \u003ci\u003ePsychology Today\u003c\/i\u003e and has appeared on numerous crime documentaries. Her most recent book (September 2016) is with serial killer Dennis Rader, called \u003ci\u003eConfession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer. \u003c\/i\u003eCurrently, she is writing a textbook for forensic investigators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 31, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51786702324000,"sku":"9780367778804","price":157.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/dd6248e1c83a1392240e4f5c09f6d437.webp?v=1780638036","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-psychology-of-death-investigations-behavioral-analysis-for-psychological-autopsy-and-criminal-profiling-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}