Criminal Investigation: a Practical Handbook for Magistrates, Police Officers and Lawyers, Volume 3 by Hans Gross (1847 - 1915) · LibriVox

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Gross describes how a double murderer in Madras escaped for months disguised as a Fakir, revealing how criminals exploit religious disguise systems in India.

This episode from Hans Gross's criminal investigation handbook explains how India's caste system and religious sects create unique challenges for investigators, detailing how to identify individuals through sect marks, surnames, and social status indicators. The text provides practical guidance on distinguishing between caste and sect, decoding surnames to determine profession and origin, and understanding how criminals exploit religious disguises to evade capture.

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