The Killer of Little Shepherds: A True Crime Story and the Birth of Forensic Science
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Book Overview
Winner of the Gold Dagger Award A fascinating true crime story that details the rise of modern forensics and the development of modern criminal investigation. At the end of the nineteenth century, serial murderer Joseph Vacher terrorized the French countryside, eluding authorities for years, and murdering twice as many victims as Jack The Ripper. Here, Douglas Starr revisits Vacher's infamous crime wave, interweaving the story of the two men who eventually...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0307279081
ISBN13:9780307279088
Release Date:November 2011
Publisher:Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Length:336 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.2" x 7.9"
Customer Reviews
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Excellent Blend of True Crime and Forensic Science History
Published by Kess , 9 months ago
This book so well weaves the tale of a serial killer with the origin story of the forensic sciences and their intersection. If you enjoy true crime or scientific history this book will keep you captivated.
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