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  • Death's Acre

  • Inside the Legendary Forensic Lab The Body Farm Where the Dead Do Tell Tales
  • By: Dr. Bill Bass, Jon Jefferson
  • Narrated by: George Grizzard
  • Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (599 ratings)

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Death's Acre

By: Dr. Bill Bass, Jon Jefferson
Narrated by: George Grizzard
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Nowhere is there another lab like Dr. Bill Bass's: on a hillside in Tennessee, human bodies decompose in the open air, aided by insects, bacteria and birds, unhindered by coffins or mausoleums. At the "Body Farm," nature takes its course, with corpses buried in shallow graves, submerged in water, concealed beneath slabs of concrete, locked in trunks of cars. As stand-ins for murder victims, they serve the needs of science, and the cause of justice.

For thirty years, Dr. Bass's research has revolutionized the field of forensic science, particularly by pinpointing "time since death" in murder cases. In this riveting audiobook, he investigates real cases and leads listeners on an unprecedented journey behind the locked gates of the Body Farm. A master scientist and an engaging storyteller, Bass shares his most intriguing work: his revisit of the Lindbergh kidnapping and murder, fifty years after the fact; the mystery of a headless corpse whose identity astonished the police; the telltale bugs that finally sent a murderous grandfather to death row; and many more.

Forensic science and murder investigations are among the most fascinating topics of our time. Dominating television and print media, the subjects could not be hotter. As one of the world's leading forensic anthropologists, Dr. Bill Bass is the premier guide to this unusual realm.

Includes a forward written by Patricia Cornwell.

©2003 Dr. Bill Bass and Jon Jefferson (P)2003 Simon & Schuster Inc. All Rights Reserved. Audioworks Is An Imprint Of Simon & Schuster, Audio Division, Simon & Schuster Inc.
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"Bass, writing with journalist Jefferson, proves to be a witty storyteller with a welcome sense of humor." (Publishers Weekly)

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To understand death

This is a book that aproaches death in a humble way. When Dr Bass talks about his own family and his experiences whith death I get really touched.

The book is very interesting both in a forensic and a medical way. Whithin my job as a crisis consultant I sometimes have to talk to people that have stubled upon dead humans. This book has deepend my understanding for their findings.

If you are the least interested in this subject - get the book!

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Great book. Great narration

Great book. Incredibly informative, heartwarming,thoughtful, funny. I look forward to enjoying more of Dr Bass’ books

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Real life stories

I loved it all and studying forensic anthropology this is a great book to listen to while on the road or at work

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Everything about this book is awesome!

I worship Dr Bass. He is so amazing. I've even read his Human Osteology textbook. (Excellent btw) Dr Bass is a national treasure. His books are all just facinating. I even got the people at work hooked on his books. Not sorry!

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loved it

this book just didn't last long enough for me. I went through it way too fast. I love this stuff!

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The true example of a pebble in a lake

Dr. Bass is an extraordinary person who has set an entire area of scientific study in motion. An awesome and entertaining story!

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A trip to the body farm at least on paper

Loved it! a must for all lovers of forensic science and true crime. Dr. Bass is a pioneer in the field and he was quite easy to listen to on Audio book.

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very informative

As an aspiring forensic anthropologist, the book is amazing and inspiring. I would love to see the body farm.

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Dr. Bass is a great storyteller

i loved the format. great selection of cases from Dr. Bass' career. i wish the narrator had sounded more like the author.

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love this app

this is easy to use. they have lots of books to chose from. I love this app.

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