Historians in Indianapolis are uncovering a visual record of the city’s past from an unlikely source — crime scene photos. Originally taken to document acts of violence, the images now serve as a vital window into a world that no longer exists.
At the center of this project is one man digitizing photos and documents deep within the records of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. WFYI’s Kyle Long spoke with people behind the project to find out what they’ve discovered.
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