In this revised and expanded edition of his critically acclaimed book,
leading forensic scientist John Trestrail offers a pioneering survey of
all that is known about the use of poison as a weapon in murder. Topics
range from the use of poisons in history and literature to convicting
the poisoner in court, and include a review of the different types of
poisons, techniques for crime scene investigation, and the critical
essentials of the forensic autopsy.
The author updates what is currently known about poisoners in general
(psychological profile, types, and statistical analyses) and their
victims (who gets poisoned, investigative considerations, and classic
symptoms of poisoning). The Appendix has been updated to include the
more commonly used poisons, as well as the use of antifreeze as a
poison, to reflect some cases that have recently come to light.
Comprehensive and fully updated, this book offers a unique one-volume
summary of the knowledge and techniques needed to solve the
near-invisible crime of poisoning and convict the perpetrator.