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Police Lab
How Forensic Science Tracks Down and Convicts Criminals
David Owen
| Firefly Books |
| Canadian and US rights |
| 10/05/2002 |
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| 128 pages, 5 3/4" x 9" | |||||
| 200 full color illustrations, 20 case studies, glossary, index, bibliography | |||||
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Is there such a thing as the perfect crime? In 1979, US Army captain, Jeffrey MacDonald claimed that three "hippies" broke into his house and attacked him and stabbed his wife and daughters. Despite the Army Captain's careful attempts to conceal evidence, forensic scientists were able to prove that MacDonald himself was guilty. Police Lab shows how forensic scientists gather and analyze evidence, examine weapons and bodies and use DNA testing and other techniques to help solve crime. Twenty real-life case studies show forensic scientists in action and demonstrate the fascinating secrets of police labs. Police Lab includes:
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David Owen is the author of Hidden Evidence and Hidden Secrets. He has written extensively on military deception, espionage, and written and produced television documentaries on computer crime and electronic intelligence. |
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Foreword
Introduction: The Origins of Forensic Science
Chapter 1: The Crime Files Opens
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Crime File: Justice Bites Back: Ted Bundy
Chapter 2: Positive ID
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Crime File: The Ruxton Body Bags: Buck Ruxton
Chapter 3: Pure Poison
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Crime File: Caroline Grills: Aunt Thally's poisoned tea
Crime File: Georgi Markov and the poisonous pellet
Chapter 4: The Cut of a Knife; the Blow of a Hammer
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Crime File: Jeffrey MacDonald and the ice pick
Chapter 5: Starved of Air: Strangulation and Suffocation
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Crime File: A Trunk Full of Clues: Michel Eyraud & Gabrielle Bompard
Chapter 6: Fire and Water: Death by Burning and Drowning
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Crime File: Robert Maxwell afloat
Chapter 7: The Smoking Gun
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Crime File: The Kennedy Investigation: one marksman or two?
Crime File: The tragic turret on USS Iowa
Chapter 8: The Flames of Destruction: Fire and Explosives
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Crime File: Steven Benson a family destroyed
Crime File: The double tragedies of the World Trade Center
Crime File: Ground Zero: World Trade Center
Chapter 9: Unmasking the Criminals: Frauds and Forgeries
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Crime File: The Hitler Diaries
Chapter 10: Criminal Traces
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Crime File: High Fiber: Wayne Williams
Crime File: hooded attacker Malcolm Fairley
Chapter 11: Written in Blood
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Crime File: The Dingo Baby: Lindy Chamerlain
Crime File: The bloody message of Ghislaine Marchal
Chapter 12: DNA: The Ultimate Identifier?
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Crime File: The DNA Link the conviction of Colin Pitchfork
Chapter 13: The Future of Forensic Sciences
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Crime File: Richard Ramirez outstalked by a computer
Crime File: O.J. Simpson and the pitfalls of DNA
Glossary
Index
Bibliography and Picture Credits







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For those interested in how forensic science works, then Police Lab is a must-read... This is a great starting point for teens interested in the forensic field.
- Jennifer Warden TeensReadToo.com 2008 02
Fascinating ... enough criminal horrors to be found in the 20 case studies to keep teens turning pages.
- Linda Plwowarczyk Chicago Sun papers 2003 06 19
Owen has provided young readers with a very good introduction to the fascinating world of forensic science ... I recommend this entertaining, highly accessible text to all budding forensic-science buffs.
- Robert R.J. Grispino Science Books and Films 2003 04 15
Compelling overview of forensic science ... Recommended.
- Patricia S. Brown Library Media Connection 2003 05 15
Poison, strangulation, burning, drowning, shooting, and stabbing are some of the murderous methods explored in the readable text.
- Patricia Manning School Library Journal 2003 05
Fascinating ... Whether moved by morbid curiosity or by Owen's command of his topic, both middle- and high-school readers will find this book an exciting, enlightening read.
- Roger Leslie Booklist 2002 12 15
While not for the faint of heart, this book provides a wealth of information in a fascinating and clearly written presentation.
- North Bay Nugget 2004 03 06
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