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History of Crime Scene Investigation
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First detection of poison
A German scientist discovered a way to detect poison in a victim's stomach lining. -
First use of impressions
Impressions of shoes and clothing could now be used to catch murderers -
Use of chemicals
Chemicals are now used to detect other chemicals used in a murder. -
Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting was used to record people in case they did something illegal -
Uhlenhuth test
This test was created to differ human blood from animal blood. -
DNA Analysis
This was able to differ individuals from eachother, and catch a criminal. -
Detection continues (2000 - )
Detection techniques are improved and continued with technology.