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Veterinary Forensics and the Link Between Animal Abuse and Murder - C C - Sep 1, 2017 https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/08/melinda-merck-veterinary-forensics/538575/ EXCERPT: [...] For more than 20 years, Merck has been studying and solving animal-abuse cases. Now, she’s going a step further by persuading law enforcement that there’s a link between animal cruelty and other serious crimes, like domestic violence, arson, and murder. It’s CSI for animals, but with a twist: Look closely, says Merck, and you’ll likely find a clue that leads to a whole trail of criminal behavior....