Owen, David, 1939-

Hidden evidence : the story of forensic science and how it helped to solve 50 of the world's toughest crimes / David Owen. - Rev. 2nd ed. - Buffalo, N.Y. : Firefly Books, Ltd., 2009. - 288 p. : ill. (some col.), photos ; 26 cm.

Includes index.

Sect. 1. Introduction -- In the beginning -- On the scene -- A question of identity -- Sect. 2. Weapons of the criminal -- Pure poison -- Knives and blunt instruments -- Strangulation and suffocation -- Drowning and burning -- The smoking gun -- Fire and explosives -- Sect. 3. Unmasking the criminal -- Frauds and forgeries -- Fingerprints and footprints -- Trace elements -- Blood -- DNA: the ultimate identifier? -- The future for forensic science.

The development of forensic science in solving crimes, with real-life case examples.

ISBN: 9781554075409 (pbk.) 1554075408 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2010285527

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Forensic sciences.
Crime.

LC Class. No.: HV8073 / .O945 2009