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Dr Henry C Lee is considered by many to be the greatest forensic scientist in the world. This work gives avid fans of true crime a glimpse into the real world of crime investigation; and recounts his investigation of the case, by focusing on the crucial issue of physical evidence.
Using Modern Forensics to Solve a 3,300-year-old Mystery
The greatest archaeological find of the 20th century, and perhaps of all time, was the discovery in 1922 of the tomb of the Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamen. Disputing the conclusions reached by the Egyptian team, this book presents a case that the cause of King Tut's death was most likely murder.
A True Story of Crime and Celebrity in 1920s New York
Brings to life a world of great wealth and poverty, of Prohibition and class conflict. Celia Cooney launched the largest manhunt in New York City's history, humiliating the police with daring crimes and taunting notes. Sifting through conflicting accounts, the authors show how Celia's story was used to explain the world.
How the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit Revolutionized Crime Investigation
When law enforcement struggles to solve a serial murder, arson, rape, or child abduction, and is making little headway, it turns to the FBI's legendary Behavioural Science Unit (BSU) at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. This work is an interesting reading for fans of CSI, Profiler, and other similar dramas.
Awards and Recognition:Finalist for the French-American Foundation Translation Prize, 2003.One of France's greatest modern writers examines his fascination with true crime and justiceAndré Gide's lifelong fascination with the conventions of society led naturally to a strong interest in France's judicial system. At the age of sixty Gide published ......
Most men and women who aspire to be police officers begin their careers with a noble dream of community service, upholding the law, and helping those in need. A few become corrupted and slip into criminal behaviour, directly contradicting their oath to guard the public. This book tells eighteen stories about cops who kill.
Written by a renowned forensic pathologist, this book leads you into the heart of nine investigations, focusing each chapter on a single drama. It reveals the evidence that shows why JonBenet Ramsey's killer most likely came from within her home, why OJ Simpson probably had an accomplice in the murder of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman, and more.
What's Wrong With Federal Law Enforcement and How to Fix It
Waco and Ruby Ridge were neither conspiracies nor flukes. They represent the worst-case scenario of problems that plague federal law enforcement. This book outlines the evidence in such cases to explain how and why such tragedies occur. It analyses different sides of this subject such as flawed search warrants, and intra-governmental deception.
For over 25 years, charismatic Pentecostal evangelist Brother Tony Leyva used Christianity, the Bible, and his status as an "annointed prophet of God" to gain access to, seduce, and sexually assault the young sons of his enthralled followers in 23 states. This title looks at the multiple layers of this twisted evangelist's double life.
