Hidden Evidence: 50 True Crimes and How Forensic Science Helped Solve Them

Hidden Evidence: 50 True Crimes and How Forensic Science Helped Solve Them

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<p><i>"This is a monumental work."<b>-- Science Books and Films (on the first edition)</b></i></p> <p><i>"The writing is lively but succinct, complete without being morbid. The illustrations and photos complement the text and go a long way in explaining sophisticated techniques... Highly recommended for public libraries."<b>-- Library Journal (on the first edition)</b></i></p> <p>This revised and updated history of forensics is expanded to include eight recent high-profile cases. David Owen takes readers to the scenes of 50 infamous crimes and provides detailed accounts of the scientific procedures used to catch criminals.</p> <p>The high-profile cases range from as early as 1775, when Paul Revere used dentures to identify a slain soldier, to as recent as the tragic disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Most cases will be familiar to readers, such as the Lindbergh kidnapping, the Kennedy investigation and Ted Bundy.</p> <p>The book describes the established forensic methods -- dental records, ballistics, toxicology, hair sampling and blood typing -- and covers the latest technologies, including:</p> <p><ul><li>Computerized fingerprinting and handwriting analysis</li> <li>Mass DNA testing and digital DNA analysis</li> <li>Familial searching and DNA screening</li> <li>Fiber and paint databases</li> <li>Gas chromatography and mass spectrometry</li> <li>Compound and electron microscopes.</li></ul></p> <p><i><b>Hidden Evidence</b></i> presents the facts and steers clear of speculation. The book is comprehensive in scope, thoroughly researched and expertly compiled -- a timely update of a fascinating book that will attract a wide range of readers.</p>