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Scotland Yard Casebook: The Making of the CID

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Availability:In StockContributor:Joan LockPublish date:2022-06-02Pages:244
Language:EnglishPublisher:Lume BooksISBN-13:9781839013683ISBN-10:1839013680UPC:9781839013683Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, True CrimeBook Subcategory:Law Enforcement, Criminals & Outlaws, HistoricalSize:7.81 x 5.06 x 0.55 inchesWeight:0.5313Product ID:SCCKB0MX13

In 1878 the Criminal Investigation Department replaced Scotland Yard's corrupt and discredited Detective Branch.

In this classic story of the early days of detection, Joan Lock tells the fascinating story of the creation of the CID, the scandal which preceded it, and the successes and failures of the new organization, including early cases such as the four murders by Ernest Southey, the ferocious outbreak of dockland killings in 1869 and the more familiar Bravo, Neill Cream and Jack the Ripper crimes.

First World War spy and Dear John jealousy murders were followed by Roaring Twenties' swindles and the arrival of motor car bandits - which in turn led to the formation of the Flying Squad and the adoption of mobile wireless telegraphy.

The introduction of women detectives is also discussed and the difficulties they experienced in establishing their place in a male dominated force.

Joan Lock closes the gap between the academic police historian and the writer of popular true crime, making this book a fascinating read for crime experts and the general reader alike.


Language:EnglishPublisher:Lume BooksISBN-13:9781839013683ISBN-10:1839013680UPC:9781839013683Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, True CrimeBook Subcategory:Law Enforcement, Criminals & Outlaws, HistoricalSize:7.81 x 5.06 x 0.55 inchesWeight:0.5313Product ID:SCCKB0MX13
Publisher: Lume Books

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