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The History of CSI

  • 700 BCE

    Fingerprinting

    Fingerprinting
    During this time the Chinese begin taking fingerprints by pressing them into clay.
  • 1100

    1100 AD

    1100 AD
    A Roman attorney discovers a blood covered palm print was used to frame a blind man.
  • 1248

    Medical Knowledge to Solve Crimes

    Medical Knowledge to Solve Crimes
    In 1248, the first documentation of medical knowledge at solving crimes was recorded.
  • Bullet Comparisons

    Bullet Comparisons
    In the mid 1800’s Scotland investigators started to study bullet comparisons to determine a specific murder weapon.
  • Body Temperature

    Body Temperature
    In the early 1900’s investigators started using body temperature to determine time of death.
  • Rapid Advancement

    Rapid Advancement
    In the late 1900’s and early 200’s CSI advanced rapidly with things like computer forensics and DNA test.