How Murder Investigations Really Unfold

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2013
Featuring Derek Pacifico

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Homicide investigations are complex, methodical, and rarely simple. Sergeant Derek Pacifico takes writers inside the reality of investigating murder, explaining procedures, terminology, and investigative techniques used by detectives. This session offers practical insight into how homicide cases are handled so crime scenes and investigative work feel authentic on the page.

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