Criminal Investigation: a Practical Handbook for Magistrates, Police Officers and Lawyers, Volume 2 by Hans Gross (1847 - 1915) · LibriVox

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A magistrate's plan disproved witness testimony in an Indian jewel theft, showing a kitchen view of the safe room was impossible.

This chapter from Hans Gross's 19th-century forensic handbook provides detailed, practical instruction on how to accurately sketch crime scenes, from single rooms to multi-story houses. It emphasizes methodical measurement, introduces visualization techniques like 'cross projection', and illustrates the critical importance of accurate plans with real case studies, including a prison break and an Indian jewel theft.

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