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"CSI" fans will appreciate this overview of forensic techniques, which includes information on identifying a body, determining the cause of death, and using fingerprints, fibers, and DNA as criminal evidence. Occasional "crime files" explain how forensic science was used in the trials of, among others, Ted Bundy, Richard Ramirez, and O.J. Simpson. The accompanying color diagrams and photos are informative but add to a busy design. Glos., ind.