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A Question of Evidence: The Casebook of Great Forensic Controversies, from Napoleon to O.J.
A Question of Evidence The Casebook of Great Forensic Controversies from Napoleon to OJ
Author: Colin Evans
Scientific sleuthing and slip-ups in the investigations of fifteen famous cases — Ranging from the Turin Shroud and the suspicious death of Napoleon Bonaparte to the murder cases of Dr. Sam "The Fugitive" Sheppard and O. J. Simpson, A Question of Evidence takes readers inside some of the most vexing forensic controversies of all time. In each cas...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780471440147
ISBN-10: 0471440140
Publication Date: 12/18/2002
Pages: 256
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Publisher: Wiley
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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Unforgettable and tragic. If you're an armchair detective, this is for you.
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very interesting read if you are into forensics
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Fascinating -- A great read!
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From back cover: the infamous cases surrounding these individuals seem to be forever clouded by doubt and suspicion. they are among the many cases from around the globe that resist a satisfying scientific conclusion and, to some, remain more open than shut.

Details of some of the most vexing foresnsic controversies of all time. from the turnin shroud to the death of Napoleon Bonaparte to the assassination of JFK, Evans lays out the conflicting medical and scientific evidence of each case and shows how it was used or mishandled reacing a verdict. Discover why even the most efficient crime lab and expert testimony can still fail to resolve a difficult cast to everyone's complete satisfaction.

14 case histories are pondered...


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