Juan Vucetich
Definition
Juan Vucetich was an Argentine police official who pioneered the use of fingerprinting as a method of criminal identification. He developed the first systematic method for classifying and matching fingerprints, which revolutionized forensic science.
Analogy
Imagine Juan Vucetich as the Sherlock Holmes of fingerprinting. Just like Holmes used his keen observation skills to solve mysteries, Vucetich used his expertise in fingerprint analysis to solve crimes and bring justice.
Related terms
Forensic Science: The application of scientific methods and techniques to investigate crimes and analyze evidence.
Criminalistics: The scientific examination and analysis of physical evidence in criminal investigations.
Bertillonage System: A now outdated method of criminal identification based on body measurements, developed by Alphonse Bertillon.
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