Doug Starr and CSI in 19th century France

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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Douglas Starr, author of the new book, The Killer of Little Shepherds: A True Crime Story and the Birth of Forensic Science. It tells the story of a grisly serial killer in 19th century France and the criminologist who helped send him to the guillotine.

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