Catching Killers

by Martin Edwards

"How?" "Where?" "When?" "Why?" These are the questions that lead detectives in murder cases to ultimately discover who The answers will determine whether any murder investigation stands a chance of securing a conviction. *Catching Killers* is an intriguing look into the sinister world of murderers and those who capture them. Packed with photos and details of real-life murder enquiries, it includes prolific and diverse cases: from Dr Harold Shipman to Dr Crippen, Jack the Ripper to the Yorkshire Ripper, Fred and Rosemary West to Barry George, killer of Jill Dando. This book gives a fascinating insight into the procedures used by police to assess cases: their techniques for profiling killers; the methods of establishing means and motives for crimes, and the interpretation of physical evidence, which all together enable even seemingly 'perfect' crimes to be solved. This is an authoritative and up-to-date reference that takes you step-by-step through the actions used by investigators for s