Tells the fascinating behind-the-scenes stories of the science used in analysing Ned Kelly's remains.

Offers a rigorous look at the forensic science behind investigations into Ned Kelly. Along with an exploration of the forensic analysis, this book unpicks some of the Kelly myths: Was Ned Kelly illiterate? Did Ned Kelly have a daughter? It sheds light on more recent urban myths, such as does having a Ned Kelly tattoo puts you at risk of dying violently? The identification of the remains of Ned Kelly is a remarkable story.