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Lay Them to Rest

On the Road with the Cold Case Investigators Who Identify the Nameless

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Lay Them to Rest

De: Laurah Norton
Narrado por: Laurah Norton
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Take a fascinating deep dive into the dark world of forensic science as experts team up to solve the identity of an unknown woman by exploring the rapidly evolving techniques being used to break the most notorious cold cases.

Fans of true crime shows like CSI, NCIS, Criminal Minds, and Law and Order know that when it comes to “getting the bad guy” behind bars, your best chance of success boils down to the strength of your evidence—and the forensic science used to obtain it. Beyond the silver screen, forensic science has been used for decades to help solve even the most tough-to-crack cases. In 2018, the accused Golden State Killer, Joseph DeAngelo, was finally apprehended after a decades-long investigation thanks to a very recent technique called forensic genealogy, which has since led to the closure of hundreds of cold cases, bringing long-awaited justice to victims and families alike. But when it comes to solving these incredibly difficult cases, forensic genealogy is just the tip of the iceberg—and many have no idea just how far down that iceberg goes.

For Laurah Norton, forensic science was always more of a passion than anything else. But after learning about a mishandled 1990s cold case involving missing twins, she was spurred to action, eventually creating a massively popular podcast and building a platform that helped bring widespread attention and resources to the case. LAY THEM TO REST builds on Laurah’s fascination with these investigations, introducing listeners to the history and evolution of forensic science, from the death masks used in Ancient Rome to the 3-D facial reconstruction technology used today. Incorporating the stories of real-life John & Jane Does from around the world, Laurah also examines how changing identification methods have helped solve the most iconic cold cases. Along the way listeners will also get to see Laurah solve a case in real time with forensic anthropologist Dr. Amy Michael, as they try to determine the identity of “Ina” Jane Doe, a woman whose head was found in a brush in an Illinois park in 1993.

More than just a chronicle of the history of forensics, LAY THEM TO REST is also a celebration of the growing field of experts, forensic artists, and anthropologists (many of whom Laurah talks to in the book), who work tirelessly to bring closure to these unsolved cases. And of course, this book asks why some cases go unsolved, highlighting the “missing missing,” the sex workers, undocumented, the cases that so desperately need our attention, but so rarely get it.

Engrossing, informative, heartbreaking, and hopeful, LAY THEM TO REST is a deep dive into the world of forensic science, showing readers how far we’ve come in cracking cases and catching killers, and illuminating just how far we have yet to go.

©2023 Laurah Norton (P)2023 Hachette Books
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“Part murder mystery, part master class in forensics, Laurah Norton’s Lay Them to Rest leads readers through a twisty personal investigation complete with a startling reckoning. Norton seamlessly transplants her passion for justice from her fantastic podcast to the narrative page—a must-read for true crime fanatics.”—Kate Winkler Dawson, American Sherlock: Murder, Forensics, and the Birth of American CSI

“Laurah Norton’s Lay Them to Rest is a beautifully woven mystery that captivates the reader from the first page as you root for her to solve the case. Norton’s expertise and her dedication to the victim shine through. This book and Norton’s work is the good in true crime that everyone should pay attention to.”—Sarah Turney, Victim Advocate and CEO, Voices for Justice Media

“Rarely do readers of true crime get something as fresh and engaging as Laurah Norton’s Lay Them to Rest. Norton’s passion and empathy shine in this candid and personal account of her work with unidentified persons. Her admiration of those who share her passion gives an intimate look behind the scenes of complex investigations. She effortlessly guides readers—with the help of industry experts—without losing focus on the people at the heart of the case. Lay Them to Rest leaves a lasting impression even after the final page is turned.”—Kristen Seavey, Victim’s Advocate and Creator, Murder, She Told podcast

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Incredible storytelling. Finished the book in a short time and would hav been shorter if not had to stop to get
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Wonderful writing and so many stories that are intermixed.

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This was a educational listen and a cohesive book. Anyone with any interest in true crime should give this book a listen or a read.

worth the listen

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While this book is good and is interesting, it discusses more about the procedures and the processes that are involved to identify unknown remains.

Procedural with some Cases

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I really appreciated the clear ethics and humanity of the author and her co-investigators. May God Bless you all.

New Forensic Genealogy in Cold cases

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I greatly appreciate Larah's work and her laying it all out for me. This was truly a ride-along with her while she learned about forensics and helped bring a case to the satisfying naming of a victim. Great work and a great learning experience for me!

Get an Idea of What Investigations Are Like

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I purchased this audio book as a nostalgic former student hoping for one more lecture. It did not disappoint. It’s informative, fully sprinkled with Laura’s awesome humor (where appropriate), and heartfelt. Anxiously awaiting for this to evolve into a series based on future closed cases!

Hopefully the First of Many

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This is like no other book. I learned a lot about the technical components that gone into identification of the unknown person and teeth and genealogy and on and on. Keep doing your thing girl!

Cold case “Doe” deep dive

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The author guides us to learn about new technologies in crime investigations that we might not be aware of in the depth presented. All along, we see Elsie these technologies are used to solve different cases and the main Ayman Jane Doe. Very touching moments…

Follow a real Jane Doe case

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I enjoy cold case and non-fiction forensic books for the most part. This one was fine at the beginning and end but dragged terribly in the middle. I found myself not really caring if I finished the book or not. But I paid for it, so I would listen to it. I think the author could have tied in many other cases that had been solved with the techniques she and her team were using in order to make it more readable and less like a technical manual. I wish I had liked it more.

I wanted to like this book, but unfortunately did not

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In the true crime space it can be hard to find stories where the individual is put before the crime. it was refreshing to hear Laurah speak to the importance of the individual and the fact that she was truly a human before, she became an unidentified body part cast aside.

informative and individual focused

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