Rachel Wright, Clive Goddard
Crafty Crime-Busting
Paperback
(Gardners Books Sept. 1, 2004)
First criminals could easily get away with murder. Then a killer was caught out by a bloody thumbprint. Now even microscopic clues can be used to collar crooks. This crafty guide gives you the low-down on how the experts track crime. Sneak a peek inside and you'll uncover the correct way to dust for dabs, how to work out if someone's disguising their handwriting, and why a dead body can reveal crucial clues. Keep your eyes peeled and you'll discover how DNA solved the mystery of missing princess, why maggots can help to convict a criminal, and which murderer sealed his fate by polishing his shoes. Plus: Try your hand at a spot of DIY detection. Have you got what it takes to crack a case.
- Series
- Knowledge
- ISBN
- 0439981859 / 9780439981859
- Pages
- 128
- Weight
- 3.46 oz.
- Dimensions
- 5.08 x 0.43
in.