Hidden evidence, the story of forensic science and how it helped to solve 50 of the world's toughest crimes, David Owen ; [foreword by Thomas T. Noguchi ; preface by Kathy Reichs]
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Hidden evidence, the story of forensic science and how it helped to solve 50 of the world's toughest crimes, David Owen ; [foreword by Thomas T. Noguchi ; preface by Kathy Reichs]
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Hidden evidence
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David Owen ; [foreword by Thomas T. Noguchi ; preface by Kathy Reichs]
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the story of forensic science and how it helped to solve 50 of the world's toughest crimes
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"A compelling account of forensic science's role in 50 great crime cases, this book brings to light its early development and the amazing sleuthing techniques employed today"--Publisher's description
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Section 1. Introduction -- In the beginning -- On the scene -- A question of identity -- Section 2. Weapons of the criminal -- Pure poison -- Knives and blunt instruments -- Strangulation and suffocation -- Drowning and burning -- The smoking gun -- Fire and explosives -- Section 3. Unmasking the criminal -- Frauds and forgeries -- Fingerprints and footprints -- Trace elements -- Blood -- DNA: the ultimate identifier? -- The future for forensic science
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