Cause of Death [electronic resource] : Memoirs of a Home Office Pathologist
Garrett, Geoffrey2013
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Dr Geoffrey Garrett was for over 30 years a Home Office pathologist. This is his personal memoir, in conjunction with crime journalist Andrew Nott, of many infamous, unusual and heartbreaking cases and a fascinating history of his professional life, giving a unique insight into a pathologist's work. Beginning with a no-holds-barred account of the basic methodology of a post-mortem examination, the book chronicles many memorable cases, including:The discovery of a preserved body on the Yorkshire moors later identified as the first victim of the Moors MurderersThe murders of three policemen plus the apprehension of a murderer who turned out to be a policeman's sonAn examination of sex crimesThe Moss: a seminal piece on Manchester's 'Bronx' - Dr Garrett reveals life in the ghetto, the drug gangs and how they operate How a man's face, burned beyond recognition, was reconstructed to help solve a murderPlus examples of many other baffling crimes which were resolved on the pathologist's table.
Main title:
Cause of Death [electronic resource] : Memoirs of a Home Office Pathologist / Geoffrey Garrett
Author:
Garrett, Geoffrey, AuthorNott, Andrew, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Little, Brown Book Group, 2013
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
Biography/History:
Dr Geoffrey Garrett was the Home Office pathologist for the North West of England for over 30 years. He lives in Worsley, Manchester. Andrew Notthas been a crime reporter for the Manchester Evening News for over 18 years. He lives in Warrington, Cheshire.
ISBN:
9781472108043
Language:
English
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BRN:
357105