{"product_id":"lay-them-to-rest-on-the-road-with-the-cold-case-investigators-who-identify-the-nameless-9780306828805","title":"Lay Them to Rest: On the Road with the Cold Case Investigators Who Identify the Nameless","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake a fascinating deep dive into the dark world of forensic science as experts team up to solve the identity of an unknown woman by exploring the rapidly evolving techniques being used to break the most notorious cold cases.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Fans of true crime shows like \u003ci\u003eCSI, NCIS, Criminal Minds, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eLaw and Order \u003c\/i\u003eknow that when it comes to \"getting the bad guy\" behind bars, your best chance of success boils down to the strength of your evidence--and the forensic science used to obtain it. Beyond the silver screen, forensic science has been used for decades to help solve even the most tough-to-crack cases. In 2018, the accused Golden State Killer, Joseph DeAngelo, was finally apprehended after a decades-long investigation thanks to a very recent technique called forensic genealogy, which has since led to the closure of hundreds of cold cases, bringing long-awaited justice to victims and families alike. But when it comes to solving these incredibly difficult cases, forensic genealogy is just the tip of the iceberg--and many readers have no idea just how far down that iceberg goes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For Laurah Norton, forensic science was always more of a passion than anything else. But after learning about a mishandled 1990s cold case involving missing twins, she was spurred to action, eventually creating a massively popular podcast and building a platform that helped bring widespread attention and resources to the case. \u003ci\u003eLAY THEM TO REST \u003c\/i\u003ebuilds on Laurah's fascination with these investigations, introducing readers to the history and evolution of forensic science, from the death masks used in Ancient Rome to the 3-D facial reconstruction technology used today. Incorporating the stories of real-life John \u0026amp; Jane Does from around the world, Laurah also examines how changing identification methods have helped solve the most iconic cold cases. Along the way readers will also get to see Laurah solve a case in real time with forensic anthropologist Dr. Amy Michael, as they try to determine the identity of \"Ina\" Jane Doe, a woman whose head was found in a brush in an Illinois park in 1993. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e More than just a chronicle of the history of forensics, \u003ci\u003eLAY THEM TO REST\u003c\/i\u003e is also a celebration of the growing field of experts, forensic artists, and anthropologists (many of whom Laurah talks to in the book), who work tirelessly to bring closure to these unsolved cases. And of course, this book asks \u003ci\u003ewhy \u003c\/i\u003esome cases go unsolved, highlighting the \"missing missing,\" the sex workers, undocumented, the cases that so desperately need our attention, but so rarely get it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Engrossing, informative, heartbreaking, and hopeful, \u003ci\u003eLAY THEM TO REST\u003c\/i\u003e is a deep dive into the world of forensic science, showing readers how far we've come in cracking cases and catching killers, and illuminating just how far we have yet to go.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaurah Norton\u003c\/b\u003e is the writer, researcher, and host of \u003ci\u003eThe Fall Line\u003c\/i\u003e, a deeply researched podcast covering cold cases in the Southeast, and \u003ci\u003eOne Strange Thing\u003c\/i\u003e, a show that looks at unexplainable stories from American news archives. Previously, she was a principal senior lecturer at Georgia State University, where she taught creative writing, podcasting, and digital media. Norton has published short literary fiction since the mid 2000s, mostly in journals and anthologies. She is based in Atlanta, GA.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hachette Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50590527684882,"sku":"9780306828805","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ad18f22e-8416-4e16-b451-8f6a07c6764e.jpg?v=1732079470","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/lay-them-to-rest-on-the-road-with-the-cold-case-investigators-who-identify-the-nameless-9780306828805","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}