History of Crime Scene Investigation

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    History of Crime Scene Investigation

  • 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.