The book provides insight into the development of a market in and around German forensic medicine. Since media attention has become a currency, various players are competing in this market. This development traces back to television shows about crime solving and forensic medicine and encompasses more than the CSI effect posited in the American discourse. This effect explains the connection between shows like 'CSI: Las Vegas' and juror behavior in court, as well as public interest in forensic medicine. However, it overlooks that these shows can present very different portrayals of the effectiveness of forensic methods, and that the consequences of these media representations can trigger a variety of societal developments.