In this clear eyed, gritty, and enthralling narrative, Dr. Vincent Di Maio and veteran crime writer Ron Franscell guide us behind the morgue doors to tell a fascinating life story through the cases that have made Di Maio famous-from the exhumation of assassin Lee Harvey Oswald to the complex issues in the shooting of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin. Beginning with his street smart Italian origins in Brooklyn, the book spans 40 years of work and more than 9,000 autopsies, and Di Maio's eventual rise into the pantheon of forensic scientists. One of the country's most methodical and intuitive criminal pathologists will dissect himself, maintaining a nearly continuous flow of suspenseful stories, revealing anecdotes, and enough macabre insider details to rivet the most fervent crime fans.

One of the world's most celebrated medical examiners looks back on his most historic, infamous, and heartbreaking cases from Lee Harvey Oswald to Trayvon Martin.

About the Author
Vincent J. M. Di Maio, MD, is a pathologist and internationally renowned expert on gunshot wounds. Now a private consultant who's performed more than 9,000 autopsies, he's played pivotal roles in some of the most provocative trials and death investigations of the past 40 years. Ron Franscell has traversed the open range of journalism, fiction and nonfiction. His journalism has won several national awards, including the Associated Press Managing Editors' national Freedom of Information Award.


Book Information
ISBN 9781250108326
Author DiMaio, Vincent,Franscell, Ron
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint St Martin's Press
Publisher St Martin's Press
Weight(grams) 268g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm * 20mm