Evidence from the Earth: Forensic Geology and Criminal Investigation.(Book Review)

Rocks & Minerals | July 1, 2005| | Copyright

Evidence from the Earth: Forensic Geology and Criminal Investigation by Raymond C. Murray. Mountain Press, P.O. Box 2399, Missoula, MT 59806. 240 pages; 2004; $20 (softbound).

With crime-scene investigation (forensics) television shows enjoying tremendous popularity, Evidence from the Earth has been published at a most opportune time. I must admit to being sucked into the trend and tuning in several times a week myself. When offered the opportunity to review a book that tied together geology and forensics, I jumped at the chance. Rarely have I been so excited about ...

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