feb 19, 1953 - Edmond Locard

Description:

Dr. Edmond Locard (13 November 1877 – 4 April 1966) was a French criminologist, the pioneer in forensic science who became known as the "Sherlock Holmes of France". He formulated the basic principle of forensic science: "Every contact leaves a trace". This became known as Locard's exchange principle.

Added to timeline:

Date: