Intro to Forensics Review

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Founder of forensic toxicology, studied poisons and worked on the Marie Lafarge case (1787-1853)

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Mathieu Orfila

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1822-1911 - Developed 1st classification system for fingerprints and uses loop, arch, whorl patterns

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Sir Francis Galton

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System of identification of suspects involving 11 body measurements, description & photos

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Anthropometry

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Criminalistics

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Describes forensic analysis of physical evidence

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What is the Definition of the term Forensics?

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relating to the use of scientific knowledge or methods in solving crimes to a court of law.

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Father of Forensic Toxicology

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Mathieu Orfilla

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What year did the first book of criminal investigation using forensic science?

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1893

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True or False: 1901 – Karl Landsteiner discovers ABO blood typing.

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True

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Who is the father of Anthropometry?

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Alphonse Bertillon

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What is the purpose of Forensic Science?

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The use of science to support the criminal justice system.