forensic science timeline

  • 100

    first finding of cause of death

  • 300

    the first known autopsy

    the first known autopsy
  • Feb 6, 600

    Use of finger prints

    Use of finger prints
  • Apr 13, 1302

    first legal autopsy was performed

  • physical evidence used in case

    physical evidence used in case
  • first time physical evidence was used in a criminal case

  • the standards for autopsies were written

  • fingerprints ID used in case

  • DNA catches criminal

  • facial sketches matched to photo

    facial sketches matched to photo