American Sherlock: Murder, Forensics, and the Birth of American CSI by Kate Winkler Dawson
Summary: Known as the 'American Sherlock Holmes,' Edward Oscar Heinrich was one of America's greatest forensic scientists, with a skill level that seemed almost supernatural. Heinrich spearheaded the invention of new forensic tools that police still use today, including blood spatter analysis, ballistics, lie-detector tests, and the use of fingerprints as courtroom evidence. His work, though not without its serious - some would say fatal - flaws, changed the course of American criminal investigation. Based on years of research, American Sherlock captures Heinrich's life, work, and legacy.
Angie’s comments: Partly a biography of Heinrich, the book really shines when concentrating on Heinrich's cases. I learned more about some famous cases of the 1920s and 1930s, including Fatty Arbuckle's case.
Recommended for readers interested in true crime.
Recommended for readers interested in true crime.
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