The Corpse That Spoke: How Dentures and Hair Dye Solved a Post-Revolution Egypt Murder

In 1920s Egypt, a farmer discovered human remains, triggering a police investigation amid a climate of political instability and widespread crime. Forensic expert Dr. Sydney Smith examined the bones and skull, noting details such as dyed hair and a dental plate, which allowed him to build a profile and identify the victim as a wealthy, missing landowner. Using this crucial forensic evidence, authorities located additional supporting proof in the victim’s home and ultimately uncovered the shocking truth: the man had been murdered by his own son in a plot to claim the inheritance, a crime that might have remained unsolved without such meticulous investigation.