Kriminalistik
Definition
The term coined by Hans Gross for the integrated scientific discipline of crime investigation, encompassing physical examination of evidence, microscopy, chemistry, and systematic documentation. The origin of the English word criminalistics.
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- The Pioneers: Locard, Bertillon, Galton, Lattes, GrossThe term coined by Hans Gross for the integrated scientific discipline of crime investigation, encompassing physical examination of evidence, microscopy, chemi...