Ms. Maglothin A2 Tech High School Forensic Science Ms. Maglothin A2 Tech High School

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What is Forensic Science? Forensic science is the application of natural sciences to matters of the law: Physics Chemistry to civil and criminal law Biology Geology }

A Career in Forensic Science Must have a bachelor's degree, best if in chemistry, biology, or forensic science. Ferris State, Michigan State, Northern Michigan University, WCC, EMU Starting Salaries range from $30,000- $35,000 a year to $80,000-$120,000 a year with 20 years experience.

When do you think the study of forensics science began? 4000 BC 40 BC 400 AD 1940 AD

History of Forensic Science Julius Ceaser Stabbed 44 times Doctor rules only 2 of those where fatal

Mathieu Orfila (1787 – 1853) Father of Forensic Toxicology

Alphonse Bertillon (1853 – 1914) Father of Criminal Detection and personal identification.

Francis Galton (1822 – 1911) Conducted the first definitive study of fingerprints and their classification.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - 1887 Popularized physical detection methods in a crime scene Developed the character Sherlock Holmes

Leone Lattes (1887 – 1954) Devised a simple procedure for determining the blood type (A,B,O,AB) of a dried bloodstain

Calvin Goddard (1891 – 1955) Used a comparison microscope to determine if a bullet was fired from a specific gun Published study of “tool marks” on bullets

Albert S. Osborn (1858 – 1946) Developed fundamental principles of document examination Was responsible for the acceptance of documents as scientific evidence by the courts

Edmond Locard (1877 – 1966) Demonstrated how principles could be incorporated into a workable crime lab. Locard's exchange principle states that once contact is made between two surfaces a transfer of material(s) will occur.

J. Edgar Hoover - 1924 FBI Crime Lab

Forensics Team Physical Science Unit Biological Unit Chemistry (drugs, explosives) Physics (glass, scratches) Geology (soil, rocks) Bloodstains Body fluids Hair and fiber Botanical materials (wood and plants). Firearms Unit Photography Unit Records the crime scene Photographs Sketches Notes Firearms Bullets Cartridge & Shells Ammunition Garments

Serial Killers…

This concludes an Introduction to forensic science

Exit Ticket What is the magic number in order to be labeled a serial killers?