Forenscic Science

By jaredstarks1946
  • Use of fingerprints for the first time
    500 BCE

    Use of fingerprints for the first time

    Finger prints become tool for identification
  • The Determination of death
    400 BCE

    The Determination of death

    Law is made that only medical expert determines the cause of death
  • First forensic science book
    Apr 13, 1248

    First forensic science book

    First record of medical knowledge published by the Chinese
  • Chemical testing utilized

    Chemical testing utilized

    James Marsh uses chemicals to determine arson as a cause o death
  • Investigations into blood markers

    Investigations into blood markers

    Karl LandSteiner discovers ABO blood grouping
  • Lie detection

    Lie detection

    John Larson invents the prototype polygraph
  • Residue Detection Advancement

    Residue Detection Advancement

    Aerospace corporation developes the technology to detect gunshot and other residue
  • DNA evidence certified

    DNA evidence certified

    DNA evidence is considered reliable in criminal justice
  • Footwear detection system

    Footwear detection system

    Britain and its Forensic Science Service develops a online footwear coding system