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Fingerprints, the origins of crime detection and the murder case that launched forensic science, Colin Beavan

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Fingerprints, the origins of crime detection and the murder case that launched forensic science, Colin Beavan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-220) and index

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illustrations

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index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Fingerprints

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

45446137

Responsibility statement

Colin Beavan

Sub title

the origins of crime detection and the murder case that launched forensic science

Summary

This is a fascinating story of a scientific breakthrough that solved one of the most brutal murders in England's history and forever changed the criminal justice system. "Fingerprints" traces fingerprinting to its present-day applications and illustrates why the unique tracks we leave with our fingers continue to be one of the most important means of identifying criminals

Table Of Contents

Chronology of fingerprints -- The shocking tragedy at Deptford -- To catch a crook -- Like rats with no rat-catcher -- Marks on a cocktail glass -- In a criminal's bones -- A biological coat of arms -- Britain's identity crisis -- The case of the little blue notebook -- An innocent in jail -- The Stratton trial -- Verdicts

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