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Cold Case Investigations

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Cold Case Investigations by Xanthé Mallett delves into some of Australia's most tragic unsolved crimes, from the disappearance of the Beaumont children to the haunting abduction of William Tyrrell. Focusing on victims such as Karlie Pearce-Stevenson and her daughter Khandalyce, Mallett explores the stories behind these cold cases to bring dignity and recognition to those affected. Featuring insights from experts and explanations of cutting-edge forensic techniques, this book unravels the how’s and why’s of historic murders and disappearances, emphasising the importance of remembering victims beyond their roles as cases.
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Ideal for readers interested in true crime, forensic science, and unsolved mysteries, this book appeals to those who seek compassionate and detailed explorations of cold cases. It is recommended for mature audiences given its focus on sensitive and tragic material.

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Leading forensic anthropologist Dr Xanthé Mallett brings a fresh perspective to seven of Australia's most intriguing cold cases.

Leading forensic anthropologist Dr Xanthé Mallett brings a fresh perspective to seven of Australia's most intriguing cold cases.

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From the disappearance of the Beaumont children to the abduction of William Tyrrell to the double murder of Karlie Pearce-Stevenson and her daughter Khandalyce, Xanthé is determined to expose the truth to maximise dignity for both deceased victims and those left behind.

Xanthé talks to experts to uncover the how's and why's of tragic murders and haunting disappearances. Along the way, readers will also be introduced to new forensic techniques and scientific methods that could—or did—help move the case forward.

Cold Case Investigations covers mostly murders or suspected murders—such as Ashley Coulston, Mr Cruel, and Ivan Milat—with the victims as the focus. Not only because, criminologically speaking, the more you can learn about your victim the more you can extrapolate about the person who killed or abducted them, but also because they deserve their stories to be told. They deserve for people to know their names. They shouldn't just be someone's victim.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760784836

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Macmillan Australia

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Dr Xanthé Mallett is a forensic anthropologist, criminologist, author, television presenter and social commentator. Xanthé specialises in re-investigating cold cases, often by reaching out to the public to generate leads. She worked as a forensic anthropologist on the BBC2 series History Cold Case in 2010-2011, which involved Xanthé and other experts working to find cause of death for human remains dating from Roman times to Victorian England. She also starred in the US version of the series, which aired on National Geographic as The Decrypters. Xanthé presented the Australian series Wanted in 2013 and in 2014, presented Mothers Who Murder on Channel Ten that coincided with the release of her book of the same name.

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