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  • Page Count 320
  • Publication Year 2004
  • Publisher Berkley
  • ISBN-13 9780425198322

Death's Acre

By Bill Bass, Jon Jefferson

Pioneering forensic anthropologist Bill Bass revolutionized crime solving at his world-renowned "Body Farm" in Tennessee, where human corpses decompose under various conditions to advance scientific understanding. In *Death's Acre*, Bass invites readers into this unique facility, revealing how bodies buried in shallow graves, submerged in water, or locked in car trunks provide vital clues for justice. With an engaging storytelling style, Bass details his most intriguing cases, including insights into the Lindbergh kidnapping, the mystery of a headless corpse, and how insect evidence led to a murder conviction. Perfect for true crime enthusiasts and fans of forensic thrillers. Includes photographs.
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Forensic Science