Forensic Contributors

Question 1

Bertillon

Answer 1

Devised the first scientific system of personal identification. 1879

Question 2

Galton

Answer 2

Cunducted the first definitive study of fingerprints and their classification. 1892

Question 3

Gross

Answer 3

Wrote the first treatise describing the application of scientific principles to the field of criminal investigation. 1893

Question 4

Osborn

Answer 4

Developed the fundamental principles of document examination. 1910

Question 5

Locard

Answer 5

Incorporated Gross’ principles within a workable crime laboratory. 1910

Question 6

Lattes

Answer 6

Developed a procedure to determine blood type from dried bloodstains. 1915

Question 7

Goddard

Answer 7

Used a comparison microscope to determine if a particular gun fired a bullet. 1925

Question 8

McCrone

Answer 8

Utilized microscopy and other analytical methodologies to examine evidence. 1960

Question 9

Jeffreys

Answer 9

Developed the first DNA profiling test. 1984

Question 10

What did Orfila contribute and in what year did he contribute it in?

Answer 10

He is the father of forensic toxicology. 1813