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first ever case using forensic science
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considered "father of forensics toxicology"
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used thumbprints to identify workers in India
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Developed Anthropometry (using body measurements to distinguish individuals). Considered "father of criminal identification"
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used fingerprints to eliminate innocent burglary suspects
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Published his first sherlock holmes story. considered the first "csi"
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Conducted the first definitive study of fingerprints and their classification as well as gave proof for uniqueness.
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Wrote the first paper describing the application of scientific principles to the criminal investigation field.
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Discovered the ABO blood groups and got a Nobel prize.
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Founder and director of the Institute of Criminalistics in France
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Developed the fundamental principles of document examination.
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Developed a method for determining blood type from dried blood.
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Established the first crime lab in the United States (In Los Angeles).
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Developed comparison microscope This microscope was first used to compare bullets to see if they were fired from the same weapon.
