Dr. David Klatzow presented the annual Basil Crews Memorial Science Lecture on Friday 14 October 2011. He is an independent forensic scientist and has worked on a number of high profile cases in South Africa over the years. He recently released his book Steeped in Blood. The title of his talk was "Forensic Science... How to Bungle a Murder Investigation."He also recently launched his book Steeped In Blood:
The following is copied from the Exclusive Books webpage review:
Bloody crimes of passion, political assassinations, sinister poisonings, investment fraud and mass mining disasters ... Dr David Klatzow has seen it all. During his extraordinary twenty-six-year career as South Africa's foremost independent forensic scientist, he has investigated countless high-profile and notorious cases.
Steeped in Blood provides gripping accounts of dozens of these matters, including the infamous deaths of Brett Kebble and Inge Lotz, the Helderberg aeroplane crash and the frustrating investigations of the brutal apartheid years. From the Gugulethu Seven and Trojan Horse massacres to the assassination of David Webster, Klatzow's investigations reveal his fierce determination to unveil the truth in spite of overwhelming state obstructions, police bungling and cover-ups. Unfazed by controversy and unwilling to accept no for an answer, Klatzow's tenacity, fearlessness and forensic know-how are used to brilliant effect in these fascinating cases.
This book exposes a demanding and sinister world where the rewards are equalled only by the frustrations, and where the truth is always elusive. But the truth is out there, and David Klatzow will find it.
The talk was attended by Hilton College boys, staff and members of the public. Dr. Klatzow focused on two recent high profile cases in South Africa with particular focus on the mistakes made by police officers on the scene of the crime. By all accounts the talk was well received by all, with requests from many boys to have Dr. Klatzow return to the school again soon.
Pictured above from left are Tracey MacKenzie (HOD Life Sciences), David Klatzkow, Trevor van Niekerk (HOD Physical Science)
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