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Jan 1, 1248
Chinese publish first forensic science book
This publication was the first known record of medical knowledge being used to solve criminal cases. -
Chemical testing is first used
In a murder trial, chemist James Marsh used chemicals testing to prove arsenic poisoning was a cause of death. -
Hair is used in forensics
Victor Balthazard and Marcelle Lambert publish the first study on hair. First legal case ever involving hair also took place following this study. -
The first police crime lab was built in Los Angeles, California
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FBI crime lab created
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First use of DNA to solve a crime
Alec Jeffrey's identified a man who murdered two girls. -
DNA used to prove innocence
In the same case, Jeffrey used DNA to exonerate an innocent person -
DNA evidence certified
National Academy of Sciences announces DNA evidence is reliable. -
DNA profiling time gets faster
DNA profiling time speeds up from 6-8 weeks to between 1-2 days -
Software developed for facial sketches
Michigan State University makes a software that matches mug shots to facial sketches.
