Hardback. The author was formerly Professor of Forensic Medicine University of London. Preface by Professor Sir Leon Radzinowicz. The author reviews famous murders that had caught his interest. Includes a chapter entitled 'More About Jack the Ripper' (pp.34-39 incl.) Other cases featured include : The Colchester Taxi Cab Murder; the extraordinary incident of the Mummy of Rhyl, which ended in the accused being acquitted of murder and convicted of fraud, plus a case of death by electrocution, carbon monoxide poisoning and household gas, and the frightful manslaughter by Dr. Bonnyman of his wife by neglect. A fascinating insight into crime and how it is detected by one of the greatest pathology investigators of our time. Illus., + Appendix and Notes. 181pp. 8vo. h/back. With previous owner's small name/address label to fpd o/w Nr. F. in Nr. F. protected dw.