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Dr Henry Lee's Forensic Files
Henry C. Lee
Five Famous Cases
Prometheus Books
May 2006
258 pages ISBN: 1591024099 Hardcover
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Non-Fiction
Dr. Henry C. Lee is considered by many to be the greatest
forensic scientist in the world. His vast investigative
experience (over 6,000 cases!) and participation in many
high-profile trials have earned him not only the highest
respect from the law enforcement community but also
widespread public recognition. Here Dr. Lee once again gives
avid fans of true crime an intimate glimpse into the real
world of crime investigation, combining his unparalleled
expertise with a clear and lively narrative. Beginning with
the infamous Scott Peterson trial, Dr. Lee vividly recounts
his investigation of the case, by focusing on the crucial
issue of physical evidence. As a criminalist who examined
the remains of both Laci Peterson and Conner, he brings a
distinctive perspective and unique voice to the case, and
weighs in on the verdict. Next, Dr. Lee considers the
much-publicized abduction of Elizabeth Smart from her
family’s Salt Lake City home. After a fruitless ten-month
search, Elizabeth was found alive in a Salt Lake City suburb
with Brian Mitchell and his wife, both of whom appeared to
be mentally unstable. Dr. Lee—who investigated this
compelling case—demonstrates the importance of physical
evidence in reconstructing this crime. He also describes the
role of brainwashing and outlines distinct similarities with
the Patty Hearst case. In the final three chapters, Dr. Lee
examines the case of a novelist accused of murdering his
wife–who had also been the suspected link to a similar death
in Germany—where a woman also fatally fell down a flight of
stairs; the murder of a man’s wife in which both the husband
and her lover are considered suspects (with an outcome that
is guaranteed to shock!); and the killing of a witness of an
accused arsonist shortly before his trial, with a stunning
conclusion that derived from Dr. Lee’s intriguing
investigative work. In each case, Dr. Lee presents—in
addition to an engrossing narrative—the scientific details
of how law enforcement investigated the crime, using the
most recent advances in modern forensic tools. This is a
fascinating insider's look by a world-renowned expert into
the pursuit of justice in some of the most sensational and
intriguing criminal cases of recent times.
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