Timeline: Forensic Science Timeline | Timetoast

44 BCE

Julius Caesar is assassinated

Autopsy reveals one wound is fatal out of 23.
Period: Jan 1, 1248 to Dec 31, 1248

First Forensic Science book

Made by Chinese to help solve crimes.
Period: Jan 1, 1816 to Dec 31, 1816

Physical evidence helps solve a murder case

Blood was found on a farmer that matched blood found in a murder case.
Period: Jan 1, 1836 to Dec 31, 1836

First time chemical testing is utilized

James Marsh helps determine that arsenic is the cause of death in a murder case.
Period: Jan 1, 1880 to Dec 31, 1880

It is discovered that fingerprints are unique

Juan Vucetich came up with a way to identify fingerprints known as dactyloscopy.
Period: Jan 1, 1903 to Dec 31, 1903

A NY prison uses fingerprint ID

This is the first time prisoner ID is used.
Period: Jan 1, 1910 to Dec 31, 1910

Hair is now a tool in forensic science

Victor Balthazard and Marcelle Lambert publish their studies on hair which in turn helps advance forensic science
Period: Jan 1, 1923 to Dec 31, 1923

Crime lab is built

Los Angeles builds the first crime lab ever.
Period: Jan 1, 1984 to Dec 31, 1984

New DNA technique to help ID people

Sir Alec Jeffreys developed a new technique to ID people.
Period: Jan 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011

A 4 second dental match