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forensics science was first noted in 6th century china. they determined things by flies. -
the sickles would be used to determine what was used based on flies. because the fies would fly to the sickle used for murder. -
the term forensics is added to the dictionary -
mathieu orfila was the father of toxicology to forensics. he laid a book of poisons that set up toxicology today. -
ballistic testing is the use of scientific analysis to link specific firearms to a case by comparing microscopic markings on bullets and casings. -
father of anthropometry. used a system to identify offenders based on physical features. -
the father of fingerprinting and developed the first system to identify them and how its unlikely two people have the same fingerprint -
fingerprints were first used to sign official document until it was realized you could use them to solve crimes -
Luminol is a substance that produces a blue glow when reacting with an oxidizing agent like blood. -
it's used to separate and identify substances like drugs, accelerants, and explosives in a forensics case. -
Used to detect and visualize trace evidence like bodily fluids or fibers that are not visible to the eye by using different wavelengths of light first used in the 80's -
Specialized programs that recover, analyze, and interpret data from electronic devices such as hard drives, smartphones, and other media. first used in the 80's -
DNA analysis is the process of studying genetic material to identify the source. first used to solve the Colin Pitchfork case. -
uses polymerase chain reaction and automated DNA sequencers that can amplify and analyze even minute amounts of DNA from samples like hair, blood, or saliva -
first person to be jailed by DNA profiling in England. he pleaded guilty to two murders and rape in 1988 and receiving a life sentance. this case showed how effective forensic science could be. -
Anthony Wright was convicted of rape and murder in 1993. the police had false confessions from Anthony, there was government misconduct invlolved, and an inadequate defense. Anthony Wright would later be released in 2016 after the innocence project exonerated him after he was sent to a life sentence.