Forenscic Science

By jaredstarks1946
  • 500 BCE

    Use of fingerprints for the first time

    Use of fingerprints for the first time
    Finger prints become tool for identification
  • 400 BCE

    The Determination of death

    The Determination of death
    Law is made that only medical expert determines the cause of death
  • Apr 13, 1248

    First forensic science book

    First forensic science book
    First record of medical knowledge published by the Chinese

  • Chemical testing utilized

    Chemical testing utilized
    James Marsh uses chemicals to determine arson as a cause o death

  • Investigations into blood markers

    Investigations into blood markers
    Karl LandSteiner discovers ABO blood grouping

  • Lie detection

    Lie detection
    John Larson invents the prototype polygraph

  • Residue Detection Advancement

    Residue Detection Advancement
    Aerospace corporation developes the technology to detect gunshot and other residue

  • DNA evidence certified

    DNA evidence certified
    DNA evidence is considered reliable in criminal justice

  • Footwear detection system

    Footwear detection system
    Britain and its Forensic Science Service develops a online footwear coding system