Craddock, Jeremy
The Jigsaw Murders: The True Story of the Ruxton Killings and the Birth of Modern Forensics
- ISBN 13:
- 9781803990347
- author:
- Craddock, Jeremy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The History Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 3.3 x 12.8 x 12.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Law, Forensic Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Jigsaw Murders: The True Story of the Ruxton Killings and the Birth of Modern Forensics In 1935, a shocking murder case shook the nation, leaving behind a gruesome puzzle that would change the face of forensics forever. The discovery of the remains of Dr Buck Ruxton's wife, Isabella, and their children's nanny, Mary, in a ravine in the Scottish Borders, was a devastating blow to the police. As investigators struggled to piece together the evidence, a new approach was needed to unravel the mystery. Using new research, Jeremy Craddock brings to life the full story of this landmark case in British criminal history. With meticulous attention to detail, he recreates the dramatic scenes that shook the world, shedding light on the investigators, the legal figures, and the silent witnesses who were at the heart of the case. This is a gripping and thought-provoking account of a true crime story that continues to fascinate and intrigue to this day.
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