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so I've decided, just for fun, to write a murder mystery that takes place in SF. but I don't know how a murder investigation actually takes place. Is there any sort of online (or print) information about how the police investigate murders? All those other mystery writers must get their facts someplace. Any suggestions?
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Re: Police Procedural Info for Writers?
Tue, November 11, 2008 - 1:51 PMWriters Digest has a book out called The Writers Complete Crime Reference Book. It has a LOT of info in there. -
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Re: Police Procedural Info for Writers?
Tue, November 11, 2008 - 2:12 PMlooks excellent--thanks a lot! -
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Re: Police Procedural Info for Writers?
Tue, November 11, 2008 - 2:18 PMAnd the info it doesn't have, it tells where you can look to find it, and things to beware of. Like, if you're writing a murder mystery in LA, their car colors are black and white. Washington State Patrol has another color car. You know, research so that you have the appropriate details for the area where you're writing.
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Re: Police Procedural Info for Writers?
Sun, November 23, 2008 - 7:07 PMWriting something nonfiction - especially if you happen to write something that readers might want to take account into - will really require research and information. Ask around and make certain your resources are reliable. Quote if you can. Write about stuff that has credibility and mention big names such as agencies and public officials.
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Re: Police Procedural Info for Writers?
Sat, February 14, 2009 - 8:58 AMyou are going to have to learn a lot.
Things have changed from the days of Dirty Harry. However you can skip all the gee whiz forensics crap and just go straight to the old tried and true Dirty Harry format. It doesn't get old.
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Re: Police Procedural Info for Writers?
Wed, April 22, 2009 - 12:40 PMI've been a cop for 22 years, spent eight of it doing Internet investigations. If you have any specific questions, you could ask me if you like. I've been a part of a number of murder investigations. -
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Re: Police Procedural Info for Writers?
Wed, April 22, 2009 - 12:58 PMYeah! Having a consultant is way better than having a book! -
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Re: Police Procedural Info for Writers?
Wed, April 22, 2009 - 2:31 PMUse me all you like.
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