Katherine Watsonová je autorkou v žánru true crime, která se zaměřuje na forenzní medicínu a kriminalitu. Její práce zkoumá temnější stránky lidské povahy a fascinaci, kterou zločiny vzbuzují. Watsonová přináší do svého psaní hluboký historický vhled a analytický přístup.
Provides an overview of the history of forensic medicine in the West since the medieval period. Taking a comparative perspective on the nature of the relationship between medicine, law and society, this title examines the growth of medico-legal ideas, institutions and practices in Britain, Europe (principally France, Italy and Germany) and the US.
By uniting doctors, coroners, lawyers, and police officers, this monograph provides a fresh perspective on the development of the criminal justice system in England and Wales. It explores the collaborative dynamics among these professionals and how their interactions influenced the evolution of justice practices. This comprehensive analysis contributes significantly to the historical understanding of criminal justice, revealing the intricate processes that have shaped modern legal frameworks.