The Death of Meriwether Lewis: A Historic Crime Scene Investigation

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Nearly two centuries later mystery continues to surround Meriwether Lewiss deathdid the famous explorer commit suicide or was he murdered? Recently revealed truths and deconstructed myths are woven together in this fascinating account to form an unforgettable tale of political corruption assassins forged documents and skeletal remains. New research implicating General James Wilkinsoncommanding general of the U.S. Army and co-conspirator of Aaron Burras the assassin is thoroughly discussed while riveting testimony from 13 leading experts in wound ballistics forensic anthropology suicide psychology grave-site exhumation and handwriting analysis offers new insight into what Lewiss exhumed remains reveal.