Newly released in paperback, this compelling though not strictly factual account of Frank Bender’s forensic reconstruction work jumps between his early days learning the craft and his involvement in a mass murder investigation in Mexico. A successful advertising photographer, Frank stumbled onto facial reconstruction work at a time when its validity was still very much in question. With some positive ID’s made based on his busts, Bender became more obsessed in trying to put a face on unknown crime victims thus allowing loved ones a sense of closure. Although payment for facial reconstructions barely covered the cost of materials, Bender continued his work, eventually at the expense of his thriving photography business.
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