History of Crime Scene Investigation

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  • 1248

    First Book About Forensic Science

    The book "Xi Yuan Lu" was written by Song Ci in 1248 during the Song Dynasty.

  • First Case Using Physical Evidence

    In 1784 John Toms shot Edward Culshaw in the head with a pistol. John was later found with a scrap of newspaper in his pocket. A corresponding piece was found in the victims head wound.

  • Chemical Testing First Utilized in a Trial

    In 1832 James Marsh was called to testify against John Bodle whom was accused of poisoning his grandfather with arsenic-laced coffee.

  • First Uses of Photos in Identification

    In 1854 San Francisco used photography for criminal identification.

  • The Role of Psychology Investigation During Dostoyevsky's Time

  • CSI techniques during Dostoyevsky's time