history of forensic science

The Birth of DNA Fingerprinting: The 1984 Revolucionary Discovery

Discover the story of Sir Alec Jeffreys and the “Eureka moment” that led to the first DNA fingerprint. Learn about RFLP technology, the equipment of the 1980s, and the first criminal case solved by genetic evidence.

Communications & Internet, Forensics & Law Enforcement, Tech History

The Case of John Tawell: The Day the Telegraph Became a Tool for Criminal Justice

Discover the true story of John Tawell, the first criminal in history to be “caught by a wire.” Explore how the Cooke and Wheatstone telegraph revolutionized 19th-century law enforcement and forensic evidence.