Catching a Killer

How do investigators use forensics to track down a killer?

This gripping high/low title explores the science and strategy behind solving homicides. Readers discover how forensic experts use blood spatter analysis, autopsies, DNA evidence, and behavioral profiling to piece together how a homicide happened—and who’s responsible. Real-life cases show how science turns suspicion into proof.

This book explores the cutting-edge forensic techniques and tools used to solve homicides—from exhuming bodies and performing autopsies to toxicology, trace analysis, and DNA profiling.

Carefully levelled text makes complex science accessible. Both an on-page and end-of-book glossary introduce key vocabulary, helping readers decode language while staying engaged. Key terms are reinforced through critical thinking questions, inspiring further thought about the topic and language. A quiz at the end of the book prompts students to revisit pages to discover the answers, reinforcing their knowledge and reading skills. Together, these features support comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and reading fluency—making the book a valuable resource for classrooms, libraries, and intervention programs.