Press Photo 56-year-old Dr. Henry James Walls

The Backroom crime Buster. 56-year-old Dr. Henry James Walls, took over one of the World's best-known "backroom jobs" as head of Scotland yard's Forensic Science laboratory. At the head of a team of 50 experts covering dozens of specialised subjects, and dealing with murder, rape and arson. In his position, although he is a scientist, he will be required to be an important witness in criminal cases, and will have to be able to stand up to cross examination by the country's top lawyers and legal brains. Photo Shows: On his first day in the laboratories, Dr. Walls examines a luger pistol.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated --0000.

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