1869-1898

"With high drama and stunning detail, relates the infamous crime and punishment of French serial killer Joseph Vacher, interweaving the story of how Dr. Alexandre Lacassagne, Emile Fourquet and colleagues developed forensic science as we know it.".

Examines the arrest and trial of serial murderer Joseph Vacher, discussing how prosecutor Emile Fourquet and Dr. Alexandre Lacassagne used forensic evidence and techniques which were new at the time to catch and convict him.