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Blood, Knives, and Bodies Galore

by Noemi Twigg
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Blood, Knives, and Bodies Galore

Dexter fans had been waiting for September 2010 for far too long now, and the wait has been worth it. Just last weekend, the fifth season of Dexter premiered on Show Time, with countless fans celebrating. There were even premier parties held to mark this momentous occasion. Of course, having the show back on also means that we have to wait for the next episodes to be aired (and some of them shot) – bad news for people with low EQ like me. Still, the good news is that there are tons of other stuff that we can get our hands on while waiting for next week. Read more »

Become a blood expert like Dexter Morgan

by Darice de Cuba
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Become a blood expert like Dexter Morgan

Author Rod Englers, an FBI National Academy graduate, wrote a book, “Blood Secrets”, set to be released on April 13. “Blood Secrets” describes tools and techniques used to unravel blood spatter’s code. Any CSI or Dexter fan should read this book. How can the police tell what type of murder weapon was used when the body is missing and all that’s left is a trace of gore? How can they tell if a victim was moved, or which person in a room fired the fatal shot? Englert lays out what he’s learned on a variety of intriguing cases, from puzzling murders in tiny, remote towns to the highest-profile celebrity trials–including Read more »