Cracking Crime by Niamh O'Connor, best selling author of The Black Widow, explores the fascinating and ground breaking work of Dr. Jim Donovan and his forensics team. A relatively new and intriguing science, Dr Donovan outlines the history of the development of various aspects of forensics and the sciences involved, from the study of dust to criminal profiling.
Since its introduction in Ireland, forensics has solved hundreds of crimes, with often the tiniest of clues leading to convictions. Some of the more notable cases of true life crimes solved by the use of forensics include:
Gardaí killings in Roscommon, and the shooting of Garda Reynolds by Noel and Marie Murray
Bombing of British Ambassador Christopher Ewart Biggs and Lord Mountbatten by the IRA
Abduction and murder of Mary Duffy - where teeth indentation on a wad of toilet roll helped identify the body
Triple murder of Imelda Riney, her son Liam, and Father Walsh
A fascinating trawl through the developing Irish crime scene over the past 30 years, seen through the eyes of the forensic detective ... Jim Donovan's descriptions of the detailed detective work makes fascinating, and disturbing, reading ... A chilling tale, told compellingly, a great read.' Patricia Redlich, - Sunday Independent
'Extraordinary account of his life and work as head of the Forensic Laboratory.' - Books Ireland
An absolutely brilliant read ... a fascinating book - The Pat Kenny Show
Publication Details:
Binding: Paperback, 312 pages ISBN: 9780862787158 Format: 196mm x 130mm
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