Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-260).
Decomposing dudes and morphing maggots -- Spurts, spatters, and stains -- A club for corrupt kids -- Hassie's second date with death -- Carmine's college of carnal knowledge -- Genetics and pharmacokinetics -- The Manayunk punk -- The frustrating firearm -- Monk's money -- Jo Jo's joint -- The gators get served -- Fredric finds his fortune -- Mafia men don't make good friends -- Confessions of a con man -- Justice for jocks.
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Presents fifteen, fictionalized crimes and asks the reader to use the forensic evidence to help solve them; and explains topics such as DNA analysis, blood typing, ballistics, stages of decomposition, and fingerprints. Includes related vocabulary and additional references.