Latta, Sara L. DNA and Blood

Latta, Sara L.    DNA and Blood      

Enslow      2011  104p  31.93 978-0-7660-3667-3  

elm/ms      E-BN        

    DNA and blood play a very important part in solving crimes. Today it can prove who the real criminal is with absolute proof.  The book has case studies and for all interested in Forensic criminology this will be a book for you!  The book has many case studies to show how DNA and Blood samples solved or at least clarify who did the crime or who didn’t. In the case of Dr. Sam Sheppard and the horrific death of his wife in 1954 indicated and pointed to him as the killer. He was jailed and it was not until 1960’s that a forensic study of the evidence was done on the samples taken from the scene of the crime. Before that it was all experimental and not possible to use in court but ten years later science had advance enough to be able to study the samples and prove that Dr. Sam Sheppard was in fact innocent and at his second trial became a free man.
 Since then the science of Forensic hematology has advance and is now a very important part of a crime scene. DNA is also like blood very unique in it’s signature result.  DNA is different for every person no two people have the same DNA creating it possible to quickly identify or eliminate those who are not suspects.
A Fascinating book that will capture the imagination of readers who enjoy the “Who Done it” books.
Plenty of picture, Glossary, Chapter notes, Special facts, Further reading & internet addresses and index.  True Forensic Crime Stories (Enslow)  Titles in series: Bones, Fingerprints, Trace Evidence Criminal Investigation - Forensic hematology - Case Studies     Magna Diaz