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Forensic Science: Chapter 1

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1686. Fingerprint Characteristics.
1775. First successful test for detecting the poison arsenic in corpses.
1806. More precise method of discovering arsenic in the stomach walls.
Father of Forensic toxicology. 1814-first toxicology book. Used to describe detection and effects.
1839. Toxicological evidence first used in a trial. (Arsenic)
1879. Anthropology. Morphology (Study of the structure of living organisms). First system of personal identification.
1892. "Fingerprints"- first book on the nature of fingerprints and their usage in solving crimes.
1891. Physical Evidence.
Sherlock Holmes
1900's. Human blood groups
1910. Residue Evidence. "Locard's Exchange" - you collect as well as leave evidence everywhere you go, due to dust particles as well as other elements.
1920's Comparison microscope - used in bullet comparison.
1984. DNA profiling test
Application of science to criminal and civil laws that are enforced by police agencies in a criminal justice system
Measurements of size, weight, and proportions of the human body for identification purposes.
Francis Henry Galton
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