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Criminal poisoning [Recurso eletrónico] : investigational guide for law enforcement, toxicologists, forensic scientists, and attorneys / John Harris Trestrail

Autor: TRESTRAIL, John HarrisIdioma: Inglês.Edição: 2nd ed.Publicação: Totowa, New Jersey : Humana Press, 2007Descrição física: 1 CD-ROM; 12 cmColeção: Forensic Science And MedicineISBN: 1588298213Assunto: 282684 | 349934 | 100154 | 240884Resumo: Chapter 1—Poisoners Throughout History. 1.1. Poisons in Ancient Times. 1.2. Poisoners in the Modern Era. 1.3. Conclusion. 1.4. References. 1.5. Suggested Readings. Chapter 2—Types of Poisons. 2.1. Definitions. 2.2. Characteristics of “Ideal” Poisons. 2.3. Contrasts Between Poisons and More Traditional Weapons. 2.4. How Do Poisons Kill? 2.5. Elements of Poisoning Investigations. 2.6. References. 2.7. Suggested Readings. Chapter 3—Poisoners. 3.1. Types. 3.2. Misconceptions About Poisoners. 3.3. Poisoner Schematic. 3.4. Poisoner‘s Thought Process. 3.5. “Psychological Profile” of Poisoners. 3.6. Public Perceptions of Poisoners. 3.7. The Toxicomaniac. 3.8. The Medical Murderer. 3.9. The Juvenile Tamperer as Poisoner. 3.10. The Terrorist as Poisoner. 3.11. Statistical Analysis of Homicidal Poisonings. 3.12. References. 3.13. Suggested Reading. Chapter 4—Victims. 4.1. Who Gets Poisoned? 4.2. Investigative Considerations. 4.3. Distinctive Pathological Findings. 4.4. Classic Symptoms of Poisoning. 4.5. References. 4.6. Suggested Readings. Chapter 5—Crime Scene Investigation. 5.1. Physical Evidence. 5.2. Investigative Considerations. 5.3. Search Warrants. 5.4. Poisoning Deaths Compared with Other Types of Violent Deaths. 5.5. Investigating a Criminal Poisoning. 5.6. Physical Evidence. 5.7. How Did the Poison Get in the Patient? 5.8. References. 5.9. Suggested Readings. Chapter 6—The Forensic Autopsy. 6.1. The Autopsy. 6.2. Postmortem Redistribution—“Necro-Kinetics”. 6.3. Analytical Guidelines. 6.4. References. 6.5. Suggested Readings. Chapter 7—Proving Poisoning. 7.1. Key Elements to Be Proven. 7.2. Statistical Analysis of Poisonings in the United States. 7.3. References. 7.5. Suggested Reading. Chapter 8—Poisoners in Court. 8.1. Battery by Poison. 8.2. Standard Defense Arguments. 8.3. Problems Proving Intentional Poisoning. 8.4. References. 8.6. Suggested Reading. Chapter 9—Poisoning in Fiction. 9.1. Poisons That Have Been Used in Books and Films. 9.2. Suggested Reading. Chapter 10—Conclusion. Appendix—Common Homicidal Poisons. Antifreeze (Methanol [CH3-OH], or Ethylene Glycol). Arsenic. Botulinus Toxin. Cyanide. Sodium Fluoroacetate. Strychnine. Thallium. References. Suggested Reading. Bibliographies. Analytical Toxicology. Poisoning in Fiction. Forensic Poisoning. Poisoners Throughout History. Index.
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Chapter 1—Poisoners Throughout History. 1.1. Poisons in Ancient Times. 1.2. Poisoners in the Modern Era. 1.3. Conclusion. 1.4. References. 1.5. Suggested Readings. Chapter 2—Types of Poisons. 2.1. Definitions. 2.2. Characteristics of “Ideal” Poisons. 2.3. Contrasts Between Poisons and More Traditional Weapons. 2.4. How Do Poisons Kill? 2.5. Elements of Poisoning Investigations. 2.6. References. 2.7. Suggested Readings. Chapter 3—Poisoners. 3.1. Types. 3.2. Misconceptions About Poisoners. 3.3. Poisoner Schematic. 3.4. Poisoner‘s Thought Process. 3.5. “Psychological Profile” of Poisoners. 3.6. Public Perceptions of Poisoners. 3.7. The Toxicomaniac. 3.8. The Medical Murderer. 3.9. The Juvenile Tamperer as Poisoner. 3.10. The Terrorist as Poisoner. 3.11. Statistical Analysis of Homicidal Poisonings. 3.12. References. 3.13. Suggested Reading. Chapter 4—Victims. 4.1. Who Gets Poisoned? 4.2. Investigative Considerations. 4.3. Distinctive Pathological Findings. 4.4. Classic Symptoms of Poisoning. 4.5. References. 4.6. Suggested Readings. Chapter 5—Crime Scene Investigation. 5.1. Physical Evidence. 5.2. Investigative Considerations. 5.3. Search Warrants. 5.4. Poisoning Deaths Compared with Other Types of Violent Deaths. 5.5. Investigating a Criminal Poisoning. 5.6. Physical Evidence. 5.7. How Did the Poison Get in the Patient? 5.8. References. 5.9. Suggested Readings. Chapter 6—The Forensic Autopsy. 6.1. The Autopsy. 6.2. Postmortem Redistribution—“Necro-Kinetics”. 6.3. Analytical Guidelines. 6.4. References. 6.5. Suggested Readings. Chapter 7—Proving Poisoning. 7.1. Key Elements to Be Proven. 7.2. Statistical Analysis of Poisonings in the United States. 7.3. References. 7.5. Suggested Reading. Chapter 8—Poisoners in Court. 8.1. Battery by Poison. 8.2. Standard Defense Arguments. 8.3. Problems Proving Intentional Poisoning. 8.4. References. 8.6. Suggested Reading. Chapter 9—Poisoning in Fiction. 9.1. Poisons That Have Been Used in Books and Films. 9.2. Suggested Reading. Chapter 10—Conclusion. Appendix—Common Homicidal Poisons. Antifreeze (Methanol [CH3-OH], or Ethylene Glycol). Arsenic. Botulinus Toxin. Cyanide. Sodium Fluoroacetate. Strychnine. Thallium. References. Suggested Reading. Bibliographies. Analytical Toxicology. Poisoning in Fiction. Forensic Poisoning. Poisoners Throughout History. Index.

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