Chapter 1: Introduction to the Art of Investigation
1.1. How Does a Detective Think?
1.2. Intuition vs. Evidence
1.3. Rule Number One: Don’t Touch Anything!
Chapter 2: Crime Types and Suspect Motives
2.1. Types of Crimes – How to Classify Them
2.2. Suspect Motives – Why Do People Kill?
Chapter 3: Observing Details – Eyes That See Everything
3.1. The Role of Observation in Forensics
3.2. Advanced Observation Techniques
3.3. Spotting False or Planted Details
Chapter 4: Collecting and Interpreting Evidence
4.1. What Counts as Evidence?
4.2. How to Collect Evidence Properly
4.3. How to Interpret Clues Accurately
Chapter 5: Crime Scene Analysis – A Story Frozen in Time
5.1. What Is a Crime Scene?
5.2. Step-by-Step Scene Analysis
5.3. Examining the Victim’s Body
5.4. Blood Spatter Analysis – What It Reveals
Chapter 6: Criminal Cipher Methods
6.1. Why Criminals Use Codes and Ciphers
6.2. Common and Advanced Encryption Methods
Chapter 7: The Art of Interrogation – Catching a Liar
7.1. What Is an Interrogation?
7.2. Effective Interrogation Techniques
7.3. How to Identify a Lie
Chapter 8: Statement Analysis – When Words Betray
8.1. The Power of Statement Analysis
8.2. Advanced Methods for Analyzing Testimony
8.3. Cross-Checking and Confronting Statements
Chapter 9: Alibi Testing – True or Fake?
9.1. What Is an Alibi?
9.2. How to Verify an Alibi
9.3. Spotting a Fake Alibi
9.4. Tactics Criminals Use to Fake Alibis
Chapter 10: The Mind Palace – Remembering Every Detail
10.1. Why Memory Matters in Investigations
10.2. Building Your Own Mind Palace
10.3. Using It in Real Criminal Cases
Chapter 11: Lateral Thinking – When Clues Don’t Add Up
11.1. What Is Lateral Thinking?
11.2. Applying Lateral Thinking to Real Cases
11.3. Techniques for Thinking Outside the Box
Chapter 12: The Truth Game – Eliminating False Leads
12.1. Why Elimination Is Essential
12.2. How to Use the Process of Elimination
12.3. Spotting and Discarding False Hypotheses
Chapter 13: Building an Indestructible Case
13.1. Evidence vs. Assumption
13.2. Creating a Solid Chain of Clues
13.3. Avoiding “Holes” in Your Investigation
13.4. Presenting a Bulletproof Case in Court
Chapter 14: Pitfalls of the Investigation – How Even the Best Can Fail
14.1. Most Common Mistakes in Investigations
14.2. Logical Traps and How to Avoid Them
14.3. Making Sure Your Case Holds Up
Chapter 15: Famous Cases
15.1. Solved Cases – What We Can Learn
15.2. Unsolved Cases – Mysteries Still Waiting
15.3. What These Cases Teach Us About Real Investigations
Bonus: 5 Essential Tips, Tricks & Strategies for a Successful Investigation
