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by Geoffrey Garrett (Author), Andrew Nott (Author)
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Geoffrey Garrett was for over 40 years a Home Office pathologist. This volume presents his personal memoirs and chronicles many of his infamous, unusual and heartbreaking cases together with a history of his professional life, giving a unique insight into a pathologist's work. It also includes a no-holds-barred account of the basic methodology of a post-mortem examination.

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Dr Geoffrey Garrett was the Home Office pathologist for the North West of England for over 40 years. He lives in Worsley, Manchester. Andrew Nott has been a crime reporter for the Manchester Evening News for over 18 years. He lives in Warrington, Cheshire.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent mix of the facts and the scientific process, 10 Aug 2001
Anyone with an interest in criminology or forensic pathology will enjoy (if that is a suitable word) this fascinating insight of human nature. The authors do not dwell on the horrors, but use an unique personal insight, case notes, pictures and honest emotions to explain some of the most infamous crimes committed in the UK. Explores the intricate relationships of many specialities eg police, facial reconstruction, scene of crimes in a no waffle manner. An excellent if sometimes distrubing read.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars looking at crimes, 14 Aug 2004
This book is a selection of cases in which the need for the highly developed technologies of forensic science are used to "tell" more of the story than of that which first appears.
The cases are recalled by Dr. Geoffrey Garrett, previously senior Home Office pathologist for the North West of England. In a career spanning over thirty years Dr. Geoffrey Garrett is the main character, with the first case, on being appointed Home Office pathologist in 1968. Dead bodies and mortuaries, both familiar to Dr. Garrett, as he was already a consultant pathologist at Oldham Royal Infirmary. Working as Home Office pathologist and closely with the police involves looking for evidence and causes when foul play is suspected.
Crimes involving murder, the drugs' world, misfortunes and horrific accidents are considered in this book and the results and findings only science can provide. The Forensic Science Lab deals with cases from three main sections:

BIOLOGY. This section deals with crimes against the person.

CHEMISTRY. This section deals with crimes against property including glass and paint analysis and fires.

TOXICOLOGY. This section deals with poisons, drugs and alcohol.

This book covered all of the areas of the forensic science lab and included the need for subspecialties within the broad area of forensic science that may be called upon when investigating crime and criminals e.g. Odontology ( the study of teeth ).
Anthropology ( the study of human beings ).
Pathology ( the examination of body tissues and fluids ).

In the introduction, the procedure of a post mortem examination is explained, and allows the reader to understand that each case is approached differently and the prime considerations can lead to dismissal or further investigation of foul play. The importance of accurate recording and collection of samples is looked at and explains that it is not only the body that is examined but also the crime scene area is where the forensic pathologist begins the investigation.

There are twenty-seven photographic illustrations depicting crime scenes, grisly remains, murder weapons, personal belongings of victims and a holdall which contained the remains of a seven year old girl. The chapters were short and in plain easy to understand terminology suitable for the lay person. Forensic science has developed rapidly over the last one hundred years and leaves the reader wondering how many innocent people were wrongly imprisoned and at worst, sent to the gallows. The importance of not just accepting what appears to have happened comes across strongly in this book and it also gives a rare insight into the complex subject of forensic pathology.

The chapters of the book did not have any continuity about them and repeatedly I found myself referring to the start of each chapter to verify which decade the case focused on occurred. On a scale of 1 to 5 I rate this book * * * *.The reasons for this being;

1. Plain, simple easy explanations of very complex field of science.
2. Brief background study of each case.
3. A glimpse into all fields of forensic science.
4. Each chapter short and precise.
5. A good selection of photographs relating to each case.

VERDICT

This book is packed with fascinating stories as told by the pathologist Dr. Geoffrey Garrett looking back on a thirty year career of drugs, medicine and mortuaries. I certainly will be making a trip back to the bookshop as I want to read more on Dr. Garretts' work and investigations.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Author, 6 Nov 2003
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Andrew Nott is one of the most entertaining authors around, who's perfected his skill after years of working as a crime reporter. His ability to enthrall and shock at the same time makes this one of the best written factual accounts I've seen in a long time. I would really like to see more from this young man.
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