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Author Beavan, Colin.

Title Fingerprints : the origins of crime detection and the murder case that launched forensic science / Colin Beavan.

Publication Info. New York : Hyperion, [2001]
©2001

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Location Call No. Status
 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  363.25 BEAVAN    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Main Library - Non Fiction  363.258 BEAVAN    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  363.258 B38    Check Shelf
 Windsor, Main Library - Adult Department  363.258 BE    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description xvi, 232 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [211]-220) and index.
Contents Shocking tragedy at Deptford -- To catch a crook -- Like rats with no rat-catcher -- Marks on a cocktail glass -- In a criminal's bones -- Biological coat of arms - Britain's identity crisis -- Case of the little blue notebook -- Innocent in jail -- Verdicts.
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.
Subject Fingerprints.
Fingerprints -- Identification.
Criminal investigation.
Murder -- Investigation -- Great Britain.
ISBN 0786866071
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