Hidden Evidence: 40 True Crimes and How Forencsic Science Helped Solve Them
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Author: Steve Parker
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 288
This compelling volume in the genre of true crime and forensic science presents forty real-world criminal cases solved through the application of modern forensic techniques. David Owen instructs readers in the evolution of crime scene investigation, detailing how fingerprint analysis, DNA profiling, ballistics, and toxicology have transformed the pursuit of justice. He illustrates landmark cases ranging from historical murders to contemporary disappearances, showing how scientific rigor and technological innovation exposed deception, identified perpetrators, and overturned wrongful convictions. The book argues for the central role of forensic evidence in legal outcomes, supported by photographs, case summaries, and expert commentary. Published by New Burlington Books in 2009, it remains a gripping and informative reference for readers interested in the intersection of science and criminal law.
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Steve Parker
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 288
This compelling volume in the genre of true crime and forensic science presents forty real-world criminal cases solved through the application of modern forensic techniques. David Owen instructs readers in the evolution of crime scene investigation, detailing how fingerprint analysis, DNA profiling, ballistics, and toxicology have transformed the pursuit of justice. He illustrates landmark cases ranging from historical murders to contemporary disappearances, showing how scientific rigor and technological innovation exposed deception, identified perpetrators, and overturned wrongful convictions. The book argues for the central role of forensic evidence in legal outcomes, supported by photographs, case summaries, and expert commentary. Published by New Burlington Books in 2009, it remains a gripping and informative reference for readers interested in the intersection of science and criminal law.