CRIME SCENE: True Stories from the Life of a Forensic Investigator
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| ‘Day after day my life was consumed by killings, distress and gruesome sights, each one adding another piece to an ever-growing mosaic that seemed to be made up of bloodied disposable gloves, plastic bags and human waste. My mind was becoming filled with these remnants, storing them for later …’ |
Eventually it became too much to bear. After years of long, lonely, exhausting days and nights, and the following a particularly harrowing high-profile case involving the disappearance of two young boys, Esther had a breakdown and was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. She was discharged from the police force hurt in the line of duty, and ultimately began a remarkable journey to recovery.
The book is Esther’s story. Powerful, moving and unforgettable. CRIME SCENE takes us inside the life of a forensic investigator, and reveals as never before the extraordinary demands and dangers of forensic work.
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How annoying, I just spent 15 minutes or more commenting and …. it disappeared. So this one will be shorter. I hope Esther is doing ok these days. I can’t imagine how difficult it is/was for her. When I joined the job the word PTSD didn’t even exist and there was no support. Someone should have noticed that I had PTSD but….. that’s the way it was. I didn’t even know what was wrong with me for a long time and some days, even now, I am angry at the department for destroying my life. Then there are days that… Read more »