Shots in the dark : true crime pictures

Book 2001

"Studies the role of crime photography in American history, culture, and law enforcement, presenting such photographs as an autopsy study of Lee Harvey Oswald, photographs of the parents of Lizzie Borden, and mug shots of celebrities." -- Amazon

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ISBN:

9780821227756

Edition:

First edition

Description:

160 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Other Title:

True crime pictures

Notes:

"Based on the Court TV documentary."
"A Bulfinch Press book."
Includes bibliographical references (pages 156-157) and index

Contents:

Preface
Looking crime squarely in its disturbing eye / Harold Evans
Witness to crime: forensic photography / Gail Buckalnd
Crime scenes
Killers
Sensational cases
Retribution
Gangsters
Presidential assassins

LCCN:

2001135058

Control Number:

3271697

Other Authors:

Evans, Harold, 1928-2020

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