Forensic science first emerged in the 1930s. Bodies of Evidence documents the evolution and development of forensic pathology in relation to crime scenes, the forensic lab and, ultimately, the courtroom. It details the methods used to collect forensic evidence and the strict procedures to be adhered to if the evidence is to be admissible in court. A concise yet comprehensive survey of forensic science, this new title will appeal to all true crime buffs and the many viewers of modern crime series on TV.