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The Killer of Little Shepherds: A True Crime Story and the Birth of Forensic Science
The Killer of Little Shepherds A True Crime Story and the Birth of Forensic Science
Author: Douglas Starr
A riveting true crime story that vividly recounts the birth of modern forensics. At the end of the nineteenth century, serial murderer Joseph Vacher, known and feared as ?The Killer of Little Shepherds,? terrorized the French countryside. He eluded authorities for years?until he ran up against prosecutor Emile Fourquet and Dr. Alexandre Lacassag...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780307279088
ISBN-10: 0307279081
Publication Date: 10/4/2011
Pages: 336
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Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 2
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Excellent read! Great flow...author does not "bounce around" too much within the story. Lots of fascinating, factual information. I also liked the few pages of pictures that were included in the center of the book. Douglas Starr is a terrific writer - I couldn't put this book down!
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