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Faces & Places Reading Group:  "American Sherlock: Murder, Forensics, and the Birth of American CSI" by Kate Winkler Dawson

Faces & Places Reading Group: "American Sherlock: Murder, Forensics, and the Birth of American CSI" by Kate Winkler Dawson In-Person

Join us for our reading group, “Faces & Places” where we will discuss interesting lives and locations. October’s topic is Kate Winkler Dawson’s book, ‘American Sherlock: Murder, Forensics, and the Birth of American CSI,” a biography of Edward Oscar Heinrich, a pioneering forensic scientist from the early 20th century who was dubbed the "American Sherlock Holmes." The book details his life and career, showcasing how he developed many of the forensic techniques we rely on today, such as ballistics and blood spatter analysis, through his work on high-profile true crime cases.

Date:
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Time Zone:
Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Community Room
Branch:
Idyllwild
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Book Club  

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