Forensics

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Vocabulary Forensics- scientific investigation to the law Criminalist- forensic scientist

History of Forensics 13 th Century China Depicted the use of medical procedures to investigate crimes.

Microscope The invention of the microscope allowed scientists to study fiber and hair samples.

Photography Ultraviolet, infrared, and laser photography allowed scientists the ability to analyze fraudulent or forged documents.

Fingerprinting 1685 anatomy of human skin patterns Loops and whorls 1910 Thomas Jennings

John Dillinger

Karl Landsteiner Discovered differing blood types A, B, AB, O 1915 Italian scientist applies this knowledge to blood sample analysis

Criminal Psychology Hans Gross 1893

First Crime Lab Edmond Locard Lyon, France 1911 successfully used trace evidence to convict a criminal. Proved coin dust was in the pocket of the suspect.

Sherlock Holmes 221B Baker Street Written by Conan Doyle

Let’s Solve a Crime