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 |