Crime Scene Investigations: Thrilling True Tales of Crimes Solved by Forensics
By (Author) Jamie King
Octopus Publishing Group
Summersdale Publishers
20th January 2026
9th October 2025
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Crime and criminology
True stories / true accounts of events
Forensic science
Paperback
320
Width 129mm, Height 198mm
It was a bite mark that finally confirmed Ted Bundy as a murderer
It was a handwritten note that gave away the identity of the Lindbergh baby kidnapperIt was a tiny fibre that identified the mastermind behind the Antwerp Diamond Heist No matter how meticulous criminals are in covering up their steps, they always leave some trace behind. Just when a crime seems unsolvable, the tiniest residue of a substance can turn the case on its head. Thanks to the application of forensics, serial killers, kidnappers, thieves, fraudsters and terrorists have been brought to justice, while others wrongfully convicted have been exonerated.This compendium of true-crime case studies covers some of the most fascinating crime scene investigations from around the world and throughout history. From the Green River Killer to the Oklahoma City Bomber, and from the Enron Scandal to the Hatton Garden Heist, the crime scene investigators left no stone unturned to uncover the shocking truth.