Some mysteries never rest; they breathe in the spaces between truth and silence.
Dead Ends – Tracing the Truth Through the Silence of the Unsolved is a haunting exploration of real investigative case studies that refused to find closure. Through stories woven with evidence, intuition and emotion, the book journeys into the fragile territory where fact meets fate and reason falters before the unknown.
Each case uncovers more than the crime itself, it reveals the human cost of uncertainty, the persistence of those who keep searching and the quiet power of unanswered questions. Blending forensic insight with narrative depth, Dead Ends invites readers to look beyond resolution and into the echoing silence where truth still waits to be found.
For every mystery left unsolved, there remains a voice unheard and this book listens.
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Dr. Raju Nandhakumar, Ms. Joanna Jayakumar, Ms. Irene Rachel George
Dr. R. Nandhakumar specialises in Bio-organic and supramolecular chemistry. He received his UG, PG, and Ph.D. degrees in Chemistry from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Presently, he is the Professor of Chemistry at the Division of Physical Sciences, Karunya Institute of Technology and Science (Deemed to be University). His research interests include Carbon-based materials, Fluorescent Chemosensors and Forensic sciences. He has successfully completed several projects from various funding agencies and guided seven doctoral students. To his credit, he has written seven books, ten book chapters, two international patents (granted), 13 national patents (granted), and published more than 200 research papers (including five review articles) in peer-reviewed international and national journals.
Joanna Jayakumar is an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Forensic Science at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (Deemed to be University), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Originally from Ooty, Tamil Nadu, she developed a keen interest in forensics through her fascination with solving mysteries through logical reasoning. Her academic interests span across forensic psychology and crime scene investigation. She has completed internships at the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), Hyderabad, in the Toxicology Department, and at a private forensic laboratory, Clue for Evidence (C4E), where she gained hands-on experience in analytical and investigative procedures. Joanna has also presented a paper at an international criminology conference and has actively participated in several forensic-related workshops and competitions. Driven by curiosity and a commitment to justice, she aspires to contribute to the advancement of forensic research and scientific research.
Irene Rachel George is an undergraduate student pursuing B.Sc. in Forensic Science at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (Deemed to be University), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. With a strong academic record and growing interest in different fields of forensic science, she has actively engaged in internships at reputed forensic laboratories and participated in various national-level conferences and workshops. She has presented a research paper at the Indian Society of Criminology (ISC) Conference and taken part in academic events such as moot courts and forensic training programs.
