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CSI Development

By jessieperron

  • Detecting Poison

    Detecting Poison
    Karl Scheele discovered how to detect arsenic poisoning.

  • Using the Microscope

    Using the Microscope
    This was the first time someone had used a microscope to examine blood and semen.

  • Fingerprinting is Used

    Fingerprinting is Used
    Although the information of fingerprints had been known, people starting using this in crime scenes at this time.

  • Gunshot Residue

    Gunshot Residue
    Detection of gunshot residue by SEM/EDS is developed.

  • DNA Testing

    DNA Testing
    In 1986 scientists had used DNA testing for the first time in a criminal case.