Criminal profiling as expert evidence

Wayne Petherick*, David Field, Andrew Lowe, Elizabeth Fry

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Abstract

This chapter looks at profiling as expert evidence. While not allowed in many jurisdictions, others have been more receptive to this type of expert testimony. As a result, the rules of expert evidence in Australia and elsewhere are discussed, along with those areas in which profiling may be able to assist in the legal process. This chapter will also discuss in some detail relevant cases where profiling evidence has been offered, including the outcome of the cases where known.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProfiling and Serial Crime: Theoretical and Practical Issues: Third Edition
PublisherElsevier
Pages207-239
Number of pages33
ISBN (Print)9781455731749
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

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