Wood, Tom
Ruxton: The First Modern Murder
- ISBN 13:
- 9781901514841
- author:
- Wood, Tom
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Ringwood Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Genre:
- Biography, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The First Modern Murder by Tom Wood is a gripping true crime account that delves into one of the most complex investigations in history. In 1935, two bodies were found in Scotland, brutally mutilated and left to decompose. The case captivated the world's attention, with newspapers publishing gruesome details that kept the public enthralled. Behind the headlines, a groundbreaking story emerged: the pioneering work of Scottish forensic scientists who developed new techniques to solve the case. This book re-examines the investigation, revealing for the first time the incredible inside story behind the murders and their lasting impact on scientific criminal investigation.
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