Browsing: Forensic Science

Over the course of his career, forensic anthropologist Dr. Bill Bass has searched for the remnants of a decades-old plane crash, deciphered ancient death scenes, reassembled bodies, and more. In this gripping volume, he recounts some of his most unbelievable crime scene investigations.

In the late 1980s, a man’s disappearance led Sacramento police to the discovery of a boarding home for the needy run by a kindly old woman… who buried bodies in her backyard. A shocking true story you’ll have to read to believe.

In this unputdownable account, journalist Billy Jensen shares his experiences using internet sleuthing to identify criminals and solve cold cases — including his role in the hunt for the Golden State Killer. “Engrossing… For fans of true crime, this is a fascinating story” (Publishers Weekly).

A New York Times bestselling author returns to her Oregon hometown to investigate the 50-year-old unsolved murder of a teenage boy — a death that rocked her community. “Heartbreaking and illuminating” (New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen).

In 1908, a wealthy woman was killed in her home — and Jewish immigrant Oscar Slater proved a convenient suspect. After his conviction, famed writer Arthur Conan Doyle stepped in to prove the man’s innocence in Holmesian style. “Pure catnip for the devotee of true crime writing” (The Washington Post).

Former stock market mogul Shaun Attwood documents life in Arizona’s deadliest jail in this firsthand account of his fight for survival. This searing exposé provides a brutal glimpse into the darkest corners of America’s criminal justice system.