{"product_id":"the-trial-of-dr-buck-david-holding-9798608097324","title":"The Trial of Dr Buck Ruxton","description":"\u003cb\u003eBuck Ruxton's Trial - One of the Most Publicised From 1930s UK \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Buck Ruxton\u003c\/b\u003e was an Indian born in Bombay in 1899 who eventually became a Lancaster GP. But this same doctor strangled his wife, killed his maid who had witnessed the incident and dissected their bodies ready for disposal in an isolated Scottish ravine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOnce the 'jigsaw' of body parts was discovered, a painstaking investigation took place, which culminated in the eventual arrest and charging of Ruxton with the murders.\u003cp\u003eThis case is primarily remembered for the \u003cb\u003einnovative forensic techniques\u003c\/b\u003e employed to identify the victims, many of which are now standard practice in forensic science.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work involves the reader in every stage of the case, from the initial suspicions, through the police and forensic investigation, and culminating in the trial itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reader is provided with all the evidence available to investigators and the jury at the time. This will enable the reader to place themselves in the position of a juror at the trial and ultimately draw their own conclusions based on this evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDr\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e David Holding studied history at Manchester University before entering the teaching profession in the 1970s. He taught in both state and independent sectors. During this time, he continued historical research culminating in both a Master's degree and a Doctorate. Having previously studied law, David gained a Master of Law degree in Medical Law, which enabled him to transfer to teaching legal courses at university. Since retiring, David has concentrated his research and writing on various aspects of local history, legal trials, forensic science and medico-legal topics. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished by Words Are Life. Do support independent publishers!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Holding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798608097324\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/02\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 86\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d","brand":"David Holding","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588269125887,"sku":"9798608097324","price":5.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-trial-of-dr-buck-david-holding-9798608097324","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}