S6 E1 | Finger Prince? I Hardly Know Him: How A Few Murders Led to The Creation of The Forensic Fingerprinting System

About this episode

The episode explores the origins of the forensic fingerprinting system, starting in 1882 France amidst a crime spree.

Picture this: we're in the midst of a brainstorming for season six, and in an effort to impress a girl, we choose true crime. Can you imagine? Anyway this season is true crime.This episode is not just about thematic choice, kick off the season with us as we navigate the twists and turns of forensic history, starting in 1882 France, where the world of fingerprints take a giant step, there's a crime spree, and a french guy that will not let stuff go. Oh my! We back baby! ⁠Support us on Patreon.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on BlueSky(@deathandfriends.bsky.social)⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on instagram(@deathandfriendspodcast)⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Nash Flynn @itsnashflynn.bsky.social ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Angel Luna @GuerrillaJokes.bsky.social ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠This is a KnaveryInk podcast.⁠⁠ True Crime, Season Six, Pitches, Brainstorming, Paris, 1882, Metric Measurements, Mustachioed Masterminds, Forensic Science, Alphonse Bertillon, Facial Geometry, Criminal Identification, Fingerprinting, Stratton Brothers, Courtroom Drama, Expert Testimonies, Justice, French Thrusts, Comical Chaos, Workplace Dynamics, Cultural Sensitivity, Workplace Dynamics, Quirky Personalities, Historical Context, Advent, Dark Humor, Intriguing…

People in this episode

Hosts: Nash Flynn, Angel Luna

Topics covered

• true crime
• forensic history
• fingerprinting
• criminal identification
• historical context
• comical chaos

Keywords

• forensic science
• fingerprints
• Alphonse Bertillon
• criminal identification
• true crime
• historical context
• comical chaos

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KnaveryInk

Places: France

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