History of Crime Fiction Novels

The earliest known crime novel is “The Rector of Veilbye” by the Danish author Steen Steensen Blicher, published in 1829. Better known are the earlier dark works of Edgar Allan Poe (e.g., “The Murders in the Rue Morgue ” (1841), ” The Mystery of Marie Roget ” (1842), and “The Purloined Letter” (1844)). Wilkie Collins’ […]

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Dr. George Kirkham

Dr. George Kirkham, who has been described by the late William F. Buckley, Jr. as “…an honor to his profession, ”received his doctorate in criminology on a full scholarship at the University of California, Berkeley. He is currently Professor Emeritus at the Florida State University College of Criminology & Criminal Justice, where he taught and […]

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Dr Kirkham's Expertise

Dr Kirkham’s Expertise

Police Expert Dr. Kirkham’s experience as a consultant and expert witness in police litigation encompasses over 1,000 cases in nearly every state in the nation. He has testified extensively in federal and state courts in behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants in civil actions, as well as in criminal cases for prosecution and defense. Private […]

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