Philippe Boxho states, "If I was writing a novel, I would be beholden to what is imaginable...but I write about things that really happened, and sometimes the truth is absolutely unimaginable." His perspective highlights the stark contrast between fiction and the gruesome reality of forensic pathology.
Boxho explains that his books aim to correct misconceptions about his profession, stating: "A large part of the books is taken up by correcting myths created by popular TV series such as CSI or Silent Witness." He emphasizes the gap between dramatization and real-life forensic science.
Having conducted over 2,500 autopsies, he notes, "I've only known three such cases in 30 years" referring to how a single hair could advance an investigation, pointing out the rarity of such occurrences and the challenges in forensic evidence collection.
The trilogy, which includes detailed medical descriptions, is described as both macabre and darkly comic. Boxho's intent was never to titillate but to shed light on the truism of death and the fascinating work of forensic pathology, as he states, "Sensitive souls should abstain."
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