Today, the field of forensic science is one of the most important tools that investigators have in cracking a case. From forensic geology to DNA and ballistics analysis, analyzing the science behind each crime is crucial. To better understand the field, we go back to the twentieth century to shed a light on Edward Oscar Heinrich – an innovative man who made many contributions to early forensic science in the U.S.
Guest:
- Kate Winkler Dawson, author, American Sherlock: Murder, Forensics, and the Birth of the American CSI.
Links for more information:
- The Department of Justice: The Field of Forensic Science.
- Twitter: @kwinklerdawson.
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