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Rodolphe Archibald Reiss
Archibald Reiss was a famous German and forensic scientist. He was the first person in developed the first forensic school in the world. Additionally, he published a book about forensic science called "Forensic Photography." Wikipedia. Web. 19 Feb 2013. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archibald_Reiss. -
Albert Sherman Osborn
Sherman Osborn was the father of science. Later on, he published a book called Questioned Document Examination. Additionally, Osborn became an expert witness in trials like People v. Molineux.
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Locards Exchange Principle
This principle consisted on every contact leaves a traces, and it was first created by Dr. Edmond Locard. History of Forensics , Web. http://historyofforensics.com/. -
Comparison Microscope
Philip O. Grevelle created the comparison microscope technique. This technique consists of fired bullets and cartridge cases. History of Forensics , Web. http://historyofforensics.com/. -
Clyde Snow
Snow was a famous anthropologist in the United States. Also, he travelled around the world working on numerous human rights organizations. Wikipedia, Web. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clyde_Snow. -
First US Police Crime Lab
August Vollmer was the first chief of police that established the first American police crime lab. This type of labs allowed police officers gather more accurate information, and thus have more reliable evidence. . History of Forensic. Web. 19 Feb 2013. http://historyofforensics.com/. -
Bernard Spilsbury
Spilsbury was a famous British Pathologist. He worked on the most famous cases such as Hawley Harvey Crippen, the Seddon case and Major Armstrong poisonings, and the "Brides in the Bath" murders by George Joseph Smith. All these cases made Spilsbur one of the most famous pathologist in England. -
Skip Palenik
Palenik was famous because he provided trace evidence analysis. Additionally, he worked on the most famous murder cases and mystery cases in America. Wikipedia, Web. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skip_Palenik. -
Bite Marks
Bite marks first began in 1870, but later on it was improved to find evidence. Bites found on objects led detectives find criminals easily. This process involves dentists and scientists because they have to see if the teeth matches the suspects. History of Forensics, Web. http://historyofforensics.com/. -
Automated Fingerprint Identification System
This system was first introduced in 1970. This scan machines allowed the FBI to identificate fingerprints left on crime scenes. This method was first introduced when the computerized scans were created. History of Forensics, Web. http://historyofforensics.com/. -
Alec Jefferies
Alex Jefferies was the person that created DNA profiling test, but it was in 1985 when he let the entire world about his studies and findings. . Case Books. Web. 19 Feb 2013. http://www.casebook.org/dissertations/ripperoo-forensic.html. -
Keith Simpson
He was a famous English pathologist. Througout his life, he worked in the University of London as a proffessor. Also, he was the first recognized pathologist in London. Wikipedia, Web. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Simpson_(professor) -
DNA Profiling
Sir Alec Jeffreys was the creator of the sensational technique called DNA Profiling. Currently, this technique is used in the basis of national DNA databases. History of Forensics, Web. http://historyofforensics.com/. -
Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)_
This system allows scientists to test and share DNA profiles with other crimes laboratories. For instance, if it was found DNA in a crime scene and it matches the other crime laboratories, scientists would be able to find out who committed the crime with more proves. History of Forensics , Web. http://historyofforensics.com/. -
Farwell Brain Fingerprinting
Dr. Lawrence Farwell was the first person that established the method Farwell Brain Finderprinting. This method was developed on a computer that allowed the measurement of brain-wave and thus see images. . Case Books. Web. 19 Feb 2013. http://www.casebook.org/dissertations/ripperoo-forensic.html.