Alone or Helped? How Forensic Scientists Solved 50 Perfect Murders

Any crime leaves traces. The task of a forensic scientist is to find and decipher them, and for this, professionals have tools and techniques that help expose even the most cunning, cruel, and resourceful criminals. You are invited to a step-by-step exploration of 50 "perfect" crimes, widely covered in the global press and solved solely thanks to the experience, skill, and talent of forensic scientists. You will learn fascinating details about fingerprints, tool marks, and various traces, about DNA, blood spatter, ballistics, poisons, and drugs, as well as handwriting and voice analysis. Each chapter examines different types of evidence and methods used for detecting and analyzing traces. The authors of the book describe how a typical workday of forensic department staff unfolds. The book "Alone or Helped" is not just an introduction to forensics: it reads like a captivating detective story, and numerous documentary illustrations contribute to a more vivid and complete perception of the information.