Scotland Yard Casebook
By Joan Lock
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. She covers 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.
The introduction of women detectives is also discussed and the difficulties they experienced in establishing their place in a male dominated force.
In Scotland Yard Casebook, Joan Lock closes the gap between the academic police historian and the writer of popular true crime, making it a fascinating read for crime experts and the general reader alike.
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