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A review by xoshee
Lay Them to Rest: On the Road with the Cold Case Investigators Who Identify the Nameless by Laurah Norton
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
4.5
Fascinating book by true crime podcaster Laurah Norton who teams up with forensic anthropologist Dr. Amy Michael to attempt to solve the cold case of Ina Jane Doe, an unknown woman whose head was discovered in Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park in 1993. Norton takes the reader on an investigative journey of solving cold cases, meticulously detailing all the different steps like reviewing case files, skeletal and dental analysis, and DNA testing and genealogy. Throughout the book Norton also specifies databases and systems used by the public to aid law enforcement working on cold cases. So, if you are someone interested in lending your own time to collaborate with like-minded individuals to solve cold cases, there are some great resources outlined in this book. Overall, a must-read for true crime junkies and/or people interested in forensic anthropology.
Graphic: Death, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail