jan 1, 1784 - First Use of Physical Evidence
Description:
In Lancaster, England, John Toms was convicted of murder based on a piece of torn newspaper found in his pocket that matched a piece found near the victim. This case is one of the earliest examples of using physical evidence to link a suspect to a crime, demonstrating the power of trace evidence.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1784
Now
~ 241 years ago