Events Archive | Crimes, History and Mystery
The Museum annually hosts dozens of special events featuring everything from astronauts to artists, robots to raptors. See who has joined us over the years for these special offerings; many listings include audio, video, and reference materials.
- Exit to Freedom (Lecture)
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In 1983, Calvin C. Johnson Jr. stood in a courtroom and was sentenced to life in prison for a rape and burglary he said he did not commit. "With God as my witness, I have been falsely accused," Johnson told the judge, "I'm an innocent man." After 16 years in prison, Johnson was exonerated with the help ... (details).
With: Calvin C. Johnson, Jr., national board of directors, Innocence Project; chairman of the board of directors, Georgia Innocence Project; former Innocence Project client; and author.
This presentation is part of the ongoing series Crimes, History and Mystery.
November 07, 2007
- Superstition, Science, and Sherlock Holmes (Lecture)
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Sherlock Holmes may be a fictional character, but he had a very real influence on the development of criminalistics during the Victorian Era. E. J. Wagner is the author of the Edgar®-award-winning book The Science of Sherlock Holmes, which describes the real forensic science behind the legendary sleuth ... (details).
With: E.J. Wagner, crime historian and author.
This presentation is part of the ongoing series Crimes, History and Mystery.
October 17, 2007
- From the Crime Scene to the Court Room (Lecture)
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As founder and head of the FBI's Investigative Support Unit, legendary profiler John Douglas tackled the most baffling violent crimes, describing the perpetrators' habits and predicting their next moves. His new book, Inside the Mind of BTK, is an in-depth look at Dennis Rader, the church president, ... (details).
With: John Douglas, former FBI special agent; criminal profiling expert; and author.
This presentation is part of the ongoing series Crimes, History and Mystery.
October 10, 2007
