Forensic Science By mmseawell Apr 13, 600 The use of fingerprints were first used to determine identity. Apr 13, 1248 The first forensic science book was published in China. Apr 13, 1806 Valentin Ross developed a method of detecting arsenic. Apr 13, 1828 William Nichol created the first polarizing light microscope. Apr 13, 1846 The first autopsy was performed by Dr. Carl Ambros Bernard. Apr 13, 1857 The use of toxicology was first used in a jury trial. Apr 13, 1880 Fingerprints were discovered to be different for every person. Apr 13, 1888 Victims of Jack the Ripper had their bodies examined for wound patterns. Apr 13, 1909 The first school of forensic science was established in Switzerland. Apr 13, 1923 The first police crime lab was established in Los Angeles.
