Is there such a thing as the perfect crime? Can a crime be cleared of all clues? Can a suspect get away with murder? Can forensic science outwit the most cunning criminal?
A faint fingerprint, a single hair, a pinprick of blood, a twist of fibre, a bite mark on a corpse . . . The smallest clue can help a forensic scientist track down a killer or prove someone's innocence. Using powerful weapons such as fingerprinting and ballistics, and DNA comparison, the modern forensic scientist can uncover facts, and expose crucial details, which can lead to the conviction of a murderer or prove the innocence of a suspect.
Using over 20 real-life cases, such as the World Trade Center bombing, OJ Simpson trial and serial killer Ted Bundy, 'Police Lab' is a fascinating insight into the development and methods of forensic science.
