Silent Witness by Roxana Ferllini provides a compelling and comprehensive examination of forensic anthropology, a vital science in the investigation of the world’s most challenging crimes. This authoritative text illustrates how experts use osteology and archaeological techniques to analyse skeletal remains, offering the crucial evidence required to solve cases where traditional identification methods fail. Through a detailed exploration of complex scenarios—ranging from high-profile serial killer investigations and air disasters to the uncovering of historical war crimes and genocide—Ferllini demonstrates how the study of bones can speak when other evidence is silent. The book captures the technical precision and investigative rigour necessary to determine the cause, manner, and mechanism of death. With an expert foreword by Dr. Cyril Wecht, this book serves as an essential resource for those intrigued by the intersection of science and justice. It offers a fascinating look into the methods used to secure convictions, exonerate the innocent, and provide closure in the most difficult circumstances. Silent Witness is a definitive guide to the essential role of the forensic anthropologist in the modern criminal justice system.
Used (good, see images, minor cover wear) Softcover ISBN 9780857622204
