Real crime scene investigation is vastly more complicated, arduous, bizarre, and fascinating than TV's streamlined versions. Most people who work actual investigations will tell you that the science never lies - but people can. They may also contaminate evidence, or not know what to look for in crime scenes that typically are far more chaotic and confusing, whether inside or outside, than on TV. Forensic experts will tell you that the most important...

Every crime scene is laced with traces left behind by the people doing wrong. Bagged, tagged, and analyzed, these traces help investigators figure out how a crime unfolded. From protective clothing and ballistics to autopsy and fire investigator, Basher introduces the key players at the crime scene, back in the lab, or out in the field. Look inside to get the lowdown on their crime-solving skills!