The History of Forensic Science – A Talk by John Yearnshire at Hebburn Central

Free, booking required

Suitable for ages 16+

**Please note – this event takes place at Hebburn Central**

Find out about the history of forensic science dating from the early period of discovery.

The session will explore three nationally important criminal cases demonstrating how fingerprinting and the collection of Trace Evidence (fibres and fragments) brought about the detection of each.

• Fingerprinting – Great Train Robbery
• Trace Evidence – The Soham Murders
• DNA evidence –  A6 Murder James Hanratty

This event is free but booking is required due to limited space.

If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking.

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This event is part of The Word’s WRITE Festival which takes place throughout the whole of September.

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