Criminal Dismemberment is the first book to examine dismemberment as a phenomenon in the context of criminal acts. While the number of such dismemberment cases in any given country is often small, the notion of dismemberment captures the imagination, often leading many to question the motivations as to why anyone would perpetrate such an unnatural act.

The act of dismemberment, in its original form, referred to cutting, tearing, pulling, wrenching or otherwise separating the limbs from a living being as a form a capital punishment. In today's society, it has become associated most frequently with the criminal act of sectioning the remains of the dead in an attempt to conceal the death and dispose of the remains or make the process of identification of the deceased more difficult to achieve.

Drawing on expertise from leading forensic anthropologists, pathologists, and forensic materials engineers, the book brings together much of the literature on criminal dismemberment—viewing it from the investigative, forensic, and social science perspectives. Key features include:

Psychological analysis of the perpetrator
Detailed examination of case studies, anonymized from recent investigations
Difficulties encountered in a dismemberment investigation
Tool mark analysis, including knives and saws, accompanied by over 120 detailed, full-color illustrations and photographs
Serves as a unique and useful resource in the investigation of dismembered human remains

The diverse backgrounds of the contributors offers a thorough account of such topics as the history of dismemberment, the forensic pathology in such cases, the importance of developing a common vocabulary in terminology used, the legal admissibility in dismemberment cases. As such, Criminal Dismemberment will serve as a comprehensive reference for students and practitioners alike.

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Publisher

CRC Press

Year

2017

ISBN

9781315355795

Edition

Topic

Law

Subtopic

Forensic Science

Index

Law

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Editors
Contributors
1 Introduction to Criminal Human Dismemberment
2 Dismemberment: A Historical Perspective
3 Psychology and Dismemberment
4 Mr. Adam Vincent, Humberside Police
5 Miss Gemma McCluskie, Metropolitan Police Service
6 Terminology
7 Principles of Tool Mark Analysis and Evidential Best Practice
8 Overview of the Examination of a Dismembered Body
9 The Role of Forensic Anthropology in Cases of Dismemberment
10 Identification Marks – Saws
11 Identification Marks – Knives and Other Implements
12 Future Research in the Analysis of Criminal Dismemberment
Appendix I: Additional Investigative Resources
Appendix II: Known Cases of Criminal Dismemberment in the United Kingdom Since 1985
Index