Overview

Solving a cold case is extremely difficult and many are left unresolved. In this book, retired NCIS Special Agent Joe Kennedy details the methodology he created to solve cold case murders. He offers an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look into why cases go cold, how they are investigated and what is needed to successfully resolve them. Author Kennedy shares his motivations and the lessons he has learned while solving these challenging cases. Also examined are cold cases where other detectives have successfully implemented Kennedy's methodology. Many books delve into the perspectives of criminals who commit murder, but this text takes a fascinating gumshoe journey into the mind of a cold case detective and his passionate search for the truth. Helping law enforcement solve cold cases brings justice and resolution for the victims and their families, and this book provides detectives and true crime enthusiasts the tools to investigate cold cases in their own communities.

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Author:   Joe D. Kennedy ,  Hogan Hilling
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.481kg
ISBN:  

9781476687650

ISBN 10:   147668765
Pages:   372
Publication Date:   24 March 2023
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Note by Joe D. Kennedy Preface Introduction  1. Evolution and Popularity of Solving Cold Cases  2. Empathy for the Victims, Their Families, and Detectives  3. The Biology and Physics of Cold Case Investigation  4. The Difference Between a Cold and Fresh Homicide Case  5. Gumshoe Work Precedes DNA Evidence  6. My Gumshoe Methodology and Cold Case Checklist of Investigative Steps  7. Legal and Proper Ways to Collect Evidence and Intelligence  8. Meeting of the Minds with Witnesses and Suspects  9. Forensic Genealogy's Role in Law Enforcement 10. Lessons Learned 11. Unsolved Cold Cases 12. More Cold Case Success Stories Appendix A: Resources and Support Services Appendix B: List of Cases in Order of Appearance in Book Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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Author Information

Joe D. Kennedy is a retired federal agent and founder of the Carolinas Cold Case Coalition in Winston-Salem. He lives in Bermuda Run, North Carolina. Hogan Hilling is a nationally recognized author of 13 published books. He lives in Frisco, Texas.

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