"Explains how crime scene investigation experts use evidence and science to identify murder victims, determine when and how they were killed, and track down who committed the murder. Includes case files and case studies of real murder cases"--Provided by publisher.

The silent witness -- Who is it? -- Body clues -- The woman in the suitcase : case study -- Time of death -- Maggots trap a killer : case study -- Killer tactics -- Broken bones -- Who did it? -- Beyond all doubt : case study -- Telltale pollen -- Fibers that catch killers -- What next?.