2. Forensic Science: Definition the application of science to law – accurate and objective information

3. Back in the Day (1879): Anthropometry Identity by Measurement – head length – head breadth – mid finger length – left foot length – cubit length

4. 1871 -First Facebook Mugshots!

5. Bertillon System - First Database!

6. 1903 - Problems already evident

7. 1892 – First Forensics Fingerprint 1924 Wanted Poster

8. Locard’s Exchange Principle

9. The 2001 Anthrax Attacks aka Amerithrax several weeks beginning one week after the September 11 attacks. Letters containing anthrax spores were mailed to – several news media offices and – two Democratic U.S. Senators, killing five people and infecting 17 others. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_anthrax_attacks

10. Deductive Reasoning 1.Establish the facts 2.Apply logic 3.Reach a specific conclusion If A=B and B=C, then A=C All dogs are mortal, Fifi is a dog, Fifi is mortal

11. Anthrax Threat 2001 How Many Clues?

12. Evidence Sought 1.Photocopy - note may be linked to manufacturer and ink used 2.Fingerprints - on paper or envelop 3.Paper Examination – manufacturer, watermarks, composition, chemicals 4.DNA – on stamp or back seal 5.Ink – manufacturer 6.Trace evidence – any hair or fiber that might have fall into envelop or stuck to materials 7.Cellophane tape – manufacture and teat patterns for dispenser 8.Indented writing – fibers, trace from overlying paper 9.Handwriting – profile, similarity with other questioned documents

13. Case Study – Importance of Forensic Evidence

14. Crime Labs

15. Tutankhamun Applying deductive reasoning to the past http://video.pbs.org/video/2365043134/