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Beyond the Tape

The Life and Many Deaths of a State Pathologist

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Beyond the Tape

By: Marie Cassidy
Narrated by: Marie Cassidy
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A riveting insider perspective from Ireland's former state pathologist Marie Cassidy.

"For over thirty years, bodies have been my business. The lucky ones have died peacefully in their own bed, surrounded by loved ones. But, life, or should I say death, is not always like that. This is your opportunity to duck under the police tape with me. Walk carefully in my footprints and follow me into the scene but don't touch anything, just look. Remember Locard's principle, every contact leaves a trace . . ."

Marie Cassidy was Ireland's State Pathologist from 2004 until 2018. During that time, she was involved in many high-profile cases, including the Stardust exhumation and the deaths of Siobhan Kearney, Rachel O'Reilly, Robert Holohan and Tom O'Gorman.

In Beyond the Tape, she invites us into the world of forensic pathology, and shares her remarkable personal journey, from working-class Glasgow to becoming Ireland's head pathologist. A fascinating, behind-the-scenes account of real-life forensics, the intricate processes central to solving modern crime, and the stories from behind the crime tape.

(P)2020 Hachette Books Ireland©2020 Marie Cassidy True Crime Crime Forensics Exciting Thought-Provoking Ireland Crime
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Really enjoyed all Marie’s stories and wisdom. So glad that she read it herself. Her knowledge will be missed.

Loved every minute.

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I loved the content and that Dr Cassidy performed it herself. The book is honest about her path of becoming a Forensic pathologist and she tells it as it is. She made me feel for the victims and that it is all about them and the truth about what happened to them.
Thank you Dr Cassidy

Brutally honest

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Very Interesting listen, Narration was excellent and due to the narrating being performed by the author you got a real feel for the content. Marie herself came across as very down to earth and grounded in her opinions of her own abilities. If you like true crime and even more so Irish crime this is a great listen. Her name is synonymous with rte news here in Ireland so I was truly intrigued.

Interesting and in depth

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A little on the slow side at times. Not overly complicated in terms of medical speak. Have recommended it to friends but found it a bit of a trudge in parts, worth the work though for the rest of the story. Doctor Cassidy is an excellent narrator who comes across as intelligent, empathetic, professional, humble and open minded.

Interesting listen

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Loved this book from start to finish, Marie has had one of the most interesting careers, her descriptions and stories make you feel like you living in the moment. Loved this book so much found it hard to put down when I started reading.

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