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Some were murdered, others tried for murder, and others only became a celebrity after their untimely death, but one thing they all have in common is the photos that captured their rare moments of mortality.
Photos from the crime scenes of some of the 20th centuries most brutal murders paints a picture of how organized crime has persisted and flourished throughout history. Chilling Photos Of History’s Most Infamous Mob Hits. View Gallery.
A detective has described the chaotic scene he uncovered inside rock star Michael Hutchence's swanky hotel suite after he died. The former INXS frontman's naked body was found in a hotel room...
- History's First Famous Crime Scene Photo
- Crime Scene Pictures Become A Regular Part of Police Work
- Crime Scene Photos: from Detectives' Tools to Morbid Collectibles
Forensic photography, or the practice of taking photos at the scene of a crime, has been around for over a century. One of the first famous crime scene photos was taken on May 5, 1903, in the home of a Parisian woman named Madame Debeinche who had been murdered. As investigators descended upon the apartment, one of them picked up a camera and photo...
The importance of crime scene photography was first recognized by Alphonse Bertillon who is now widely remembered as the first forensic photographer. Bertillon was the first to suggest photographing not only the body but also the entire scene around the body, including shell casings, bloodstains, overturned furniture, broken doorways, and anything ...
While the art of forensic photography started out purely as an investigative tool, it has also turned into a sort of macabre collectible. Well-versed crime buffs can recognize which crime scene photo belongs to which serial killer; just like a black and white photo of an ace of spades held up by a bloodstained hand has become synonymous with the Ma...
Nov 17, 2018 · These colorized versions of vintage crime scene photos reveal a unique perspective on the murders, mobsters, and mayhem of decades past. From mob hits to murder-suicides, the history of crime scene photography is full of moments almost too ghastly to believe.
Oct 26, 2017 · A macabre genealogy stretches from Mme Debeinche to the reproductions of crime-scene photos that proliferate in true-crime documentaries and dramas today.
Jul 19, 2017 · As a ritual, postmortem photography helped check grief. By pressing subjects to execute specific poses and gestures, death photos helped the living externalize personal loss.
