American Sherlock
By Kate Winkler Dawson
Murder, Forensics and the Birth of American CSI. G.P. Putnam and Sons, 2021.
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The colorful career of Edward Oscar Heinrich, one of America’s first and finest crime scene investigators who revolutionized detective work by introducing science to sleuthing, ranging from ingenious insect analysis to dubious blood–spatter study. Please be aware: This summary contains references to crime and violence which may be triggering to some readers.
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Who should read American Sherlock
Amateur investigators • true crime followers • lovers of a tragic tale • those interested in the perfect crime • thrill–seekers
About the author of American Sherlock
Kate Winkler Dawson is a journalist and lecturer at Austin’s School of Journalism at the University of Texas. She’s produced stories and documentaries for everyone from the New York Times to ABC, while her other books include Death in the Air (2017) and All That is Wicked (2022).
Kate Winkler Dawson
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