The Criminal Mystery of the Century. The Rakston Case. A Chronicle of the Investigation of One of the Most Brutal Crimes in the History of Criminalistics

Two dismembered and mutilated bodies, thrown on the border between England and Scotland. Forty-three pieces of rotting flesh and bones, wrapped in rags and newspapers. A puzzle of decaying human remains… A handsome doctor, madly jealous of his charming wife, the mother of his own children, towards her numerous friends. The sudden disappearance of the young wife and her loyal maid… Before you is the story of a murder that marked the beginning of a new era in criminalistics. The brutality and cold-bloodedness with which the crime was committed are undoubtedly shocking. However, what impresses more in this story is the astonishing work of forensic experts, whose innovative methods played a key role not only in solving the crime but also in the further development of criminalistics. The author of this book—a recognized expert in the investigation of serious violent crimes—presents you with a new perspective on this famous case, drawing on previously unpublished documents, and reveals impressive details of its investigation for the first time.