Full Description
A supplement for Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Criminology, Introduction to Policing, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law or Special Topics.Criminal Justice: A Collection of True-Crime Cases is a first-of-its-kind approach to blending theory with reality using compelling, newsworthy cases. Gripping and easy-to-digest, the handbook contains eight high profile cases that will hold students' interest-page after page. Cases coincide with Part I crimes and discuss crimes against persons and crimes against property. Each case follows a consistent format, providing definitions of crime, statistical data, analysis of crimes and investigative questions. Unique You're the Investigator sections end each chapter and are an easy way to revive traditional lectures and infuse them with reality-based, hands-on material.
Contents
Preface IIIDedication VAcknowledgments VIIntroduction VIIAbout the Authors XChapter 1 Murder: The Andrew Cunanan Case 1 Chapter 2 Rape: Sex, Lies, Murder, and Rape 19Chapter 3 Robbery: The Great Airline Robbery 29Chapter 4 Aggravated Assault: Battery in the Tropics 45 Chapter 5 Burglary: Hollywood Art Caper 55 Chapter 6 Larceny-Theft: The Winona Ryder Shoplifting Case 66Chapter 7 Motor Vehicle Theft: Grand Theft Auto 78Chapter 8 Arson: The Seaton Hall Fire 91
