Colin Evans Bücher

A Question of Evidence explores fifteen infamous forensic cases, including the Turin Shroud, Napoleon's death, and the O.J. Simpson trial. Colin Evans examines conflicting medical and scientific evidence, revealing how it influenced verdicts. The book highlights the complexities of forensic science in unresolved cases.

The most popular schools song and hymn book ever! Combines Come and Praise 1 and 2, giving you the words and music for 149 traditional and contemporary hymns and songs in one volume.

Before there was CSI , there was one man who saw beyond the crime-and into the future of forensic science.His name was Bernard Spilsbury-and, through his use of cutting-edge science, he single-handedly brought criminal investigations into the modern age. Starting out as a young, charismatic physician in early twentieth-century Britain, Spilsbury hit the English justice system-and the front pages-like a cannonball, garnering a reputation as a real-life Sherlock Holmes. He uncovered evidence others missed, stood above his peers in the field of crime reconstruction, exposed discrepancies between witness testimony and factual evidence, and most importantly, convicted dozens of murderers with hard-nosed, scientific proof.This is the fascinating story of the life and work of Bernard Spilsbury, history's greatest medical detective-and of the cases that not only made him a celebrity, but also inspired the astonishing science of criminal investigation in our own time.

Exploring nearly a century of history, the narrative delves into the significant events faced by New York City's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, from political turmoil and horrific crimes to the aftermath of 9/11. The OCME serves as the ultimate authority on sudden and violent deaths, navigating a landscape filled with challenges and power struggles, highlighting its resilience and critical role in the city's justice system.

Set against the backdrop of 1920s fame, the narrative explores the tumultuous life of Rudolph Valentino, revealing his connection to a scandalous murder trial involving Blanca Errázuriz and her estranged husband, Jack de Saulles. As their marriage deteriorates amid infidelity and societal pressures, Blanca's desperation leads to a shocking act of violence. The ensuing trial captivates the public, while Valentino, entangled in the drama, seeks to escape the fallout by reinventing himself in Hollywood. This tale intertwines love, betrayal, and ambition in a gripping historical context.

13 kriminálních příběhů s podtitulem Skutečné příběhy o lékařích, kteří porušili Hippokratovu přísahu tím nejotřesnějším způsobem.