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Mysteries of Police and Crime, Vol. 1 (of 3)

By Arthur Griffiths
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This work offers a survey of crime and its detection, combining descriptive accounts of notable police investigations and miscarriages of justice with discussion of forensic techniques and preventive measures. It examines how crimes are classified and discovered, illustrating methods such as fingerprints, anthropometry, scent and tracking, the use of animals, press assistance, and attention to small clues. Anecdotal case studies reveal mistaken or insufficient evidence, wrongful convictions, undiscovered murders, and the difficulties of identification, while later chapters analyse judicial errors to highlight limits of proof and the impact of evolving investigative science.

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Arthur Griffiths

Arthur Griffiths was a British author and journalist known for his extensive writings on the subject of prisons and crime. His notable works include "Chronicles of Newgate," which provides a historical account of London's infamous prison, and "Millbank Penitentiary: An Experiment in Reformation," where he explores the reformative aspects of incarceration. Griffiths' writings often reflect his deep interest in the penal system, offering insights into various international prison systems, as seen in his series on French, German, and Italian prisons. His contributions to literature provide a unique perspective on crime and punishment during the Victorian era.

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