Forensic Science

  • Apr 13, 600

    The use of fingerprints were first used to determine identity.

    The use of fingerprints were first used to determine identity.
  • Apr 13, 1248

    The first forensic science book was published in China.

    The first forensic science book was published in China.
  • Valentin Ross developed a method of detecting arsenic.

    Valentin Ross developed a method of detecting arsenic.
  • William Nichol created the first polarizing light microscope.

    William Nichol created the first polarizing light microscope.
  • The first autopsy was performed by Dr. Carl Ambros Bernard.

    The first autopsy was performed by Dr. Carl Ambros Bernard.
  • The use of toxicology was first used in a jury trial.

    The use of toxicology was first used in a jury trial.
  • Fingerprints were discovered to be different for every person.

    Fingerprints were discovered to be different for every person.
  • Victims of Jack the Ripper had their bodies examined for wound patterns.

    Victims of Jack the Ripper had their bodies examined for wound patterns.
  • The first school of forensic science was established in Switzerland.

    The first school of forensic science was established in Switzerland.
  • The first police crime lab was established in Los Angeles.

    The first police crime lab was established in Los Angeles.