The Scientist and the Serial Killer by Lise Olsen

 

THE SCIENTIST AND THE SERIAL KILLER:
THE SEARCH FOR HOUSTON’S LOST BOYS
By Lise Olsen


True Crime / History
Publisher: Random House
Pages: 464
Publication Date: April 1, 2025


SYNOPSIS

The Scientist and the Serial Killer is the gripping, upside-down detective story of a Texas forensic anthropologist named Sharon Derrick who, determined to close the cases of the notorious 1970s Houston-area serial killer Dean Corll, painstakingly deploys the latest science to identify victims who had become known as the Lost Boys of Houston. This is an unforgettable narrative of forensic science, missing persons, and unsolved crimes by award-winning investigative journalist Lise Olsen.


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lise Olsen is a senior investigative reporter and editor whose work has appeared in the Texas Observer, Inside Climate News, and the Houston Chronicle, as well as in documentaries on Netflix, CNN, A&E, and Paramount+.



 




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  1. KristineApril 4, 2025 at 7:48 AM

    I found this book fascinating. Looking forward to your review -- like having a little book club online!

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