The Killer of Little Shepherds: A True Crime Story and the Birth of Forensic Science Audiobook

" Well written account of a true crime in France of the "French Jack the Ripper" . As fascinating was the serial killer, the criminologist back then, Dr.Lacassagne, kept me interested as he is one of the earliest beginning forensic science. "

" Overall very interesting--amazing what forensics was like a century ago. Some parts were not so engaging. "

" Pretty good though I thought it was going to be about more than one case. "

" Excellent telling of both the beginnings of forensic science and of the killing spree of serial killer Joseph Vacher. Both stories are well told and were excellently woven together. My interest in the story did diminish after Vacher's trial, thus the 4-star instead of 5-star rating. "

" Fascinating look at early forensic science, gross killer, great period piece. "

" Very interesting case study of a serial killer and history of forensics. Not overly technical which makes it an easy read. "

" Everyone involved in criminal justice, psychology, psychiatry, and interested in the debate concerning responsibility for actions should read this book! "

" Engaging and quick read on early forensics plus the prevailing way of thinking at the time. It definitely paved the way for crime solving. "

" Fascinating if gruesome story of late 19th- century serial killer and the developing forensic sciences that finally led to his capture and conviction. It kept me turning pages, even though it was sometimes too stomach-turning to read at the table! "

" If you want to learn about the early history of forensic science I suggest this book for the a European slant. And the The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York for early US forensic science. Both together give a good look at the early histories. "

" Fascinating, gruesome and intriguing for true crime and CSI fans "

" Surprising book. Hard to believe they solved these types of murders at the turn of the century without all the technology that we have. These men were the Fathers of Forensic Science. "

" This is a real-life, turn-of-the-century, Sherlock Holmes-like story. "

" Interesting and informative narrative of the birth of modern forensics and a terrible case it was used in. "

" The title says it all. This was a little hard to read (if you are squeamish, don't even consider it), but quite informative. The chapters alternate between the crimainl investigation in France of a terrible serial killer and the science that was evolving to help solve crimes. "

" Interesting read. A great description of how far we have come in the study of forensic science. "

" This was an interesting look on forensics. I learned quite a bit, especially about a case that was predicted to become the stuff of legend and then never did. "

" Interesting story of crime fighting without the mental acrobatics of a sherlock but also pre CSI "

" I was excited to read this - hoping it would be in the vein of The Alienist by Caleb Carr. This is a work of non-fiction that has some very interesting sections; however, it is way too repetitive and could have been better done in half the pages. "

" This is a real-life, turn-of-the-century, Sherlock Holmes-like story. "

" Interesting read. A great description of how far we have come in the study of forensic science. "

" Although this got a bit dull, it is true crime history and includes a lot of information about the beginnings of modern detective work. "

" Recounts, in great detail--so not for the faint of heart--the murders of serial killer Joseph Vacher and how the science of medical forensics, just developing at the end of the 19th century, enabled him to be caught, brought to trial, and condemned to death. "

" The author skillfully weaves the true story of a 19th century French serial killer, and the men working at the same time to establish the new science of forensic medicine. "