Criminology of Homicidal Poisoning Offenders, Victims and Detection
This book provides an overview of historical and contemporary cases of homicidal poisoning. While homicidal poisoning is sometimes thought of as a thing of the past, it continues to be a contemporary problem, and in fact the unknown offender rate fo
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Criminology of Homicidal Poisoning Offenders, Victims and Detection
Criminology of Homicidal Poisoning
Michael Farrell
Criminology of Homicidal Poisoning Offenders, Victims and Detection
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Michael Farrell Herefordshire UK
ISBN 978-3-319-59116-2 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-59117-9
ISBN 978-3-319-59117-9
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Preface
In writing this book, my hope is that it will set out some key components of a criminology of homicidal poisoning that will be useful for readers wishing to have an overview and will provide a structure for further work and development. I would be happy to receive suggestions to make any future editions of the book more helpful to readers at the following e-mail address: drmjfarrell@bulldog1870. plus.com. Herefordshire, UK
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Acknowledgements
I am grateful for the support and encouragement offered by the John Trestrail III, toxicologist, New Mexico, US. Federal Bureau of Intelligence Crime Statistics Staff were prompt and helpful in clarifying interpretations of their data. Chief Constable David Thompson and Detective Superintendent Mark Payne, Head of Homicide Investigation, West Midlands Police, UK, kindly took the time to help me with contacts. New York members of staff of Springer were highly professional and supportive throughout especially Editor Katie Chabalko who so quickly saw the potential of the book. Regarding specific chapters, colleagues were generous with their time and encouragement and I wish to warmly thank the following. Chapter 3: Criminal Poisoning
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