DON’T TOUCH.................Fingerprints

John Sinclair Robson


Regions:
Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Bristol
Notice Period:
Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
Type:
professional
Fee:
Paid: £65.00 + expenses
Category:
Science
Updated:
20th November 2023

A light is shed on fingerprints…Their history and classification are described …

Why are fingerprints unique? How are fingerprints are used in practice?

…is it only DNA that can solve cold cases?

Some fascinating cases are described including the first case where fingerprints were used to affect a conviction.

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About John Sinclair Robson

Dr John is a consultant forensic dentist and as such is one of the most experienced in the world - travelling widely both investigating and lecturing in forensic dentistry, forensic science and true crime. He has been part of the training program for post graduate forensic specialities and the police. He has written a book and chapters for various textbooks.

He also lectures to lay groups on forensic science and historical true crime and is also a regular speaker on cruise ships.

John was heavily involved with the investigations in the Asian tsunami and more recently the disasters at Grenfell Tower and the 737 disaster in Ethiopia. He received a police commendation for his work on the MH17 air crash which came down in Ukraine, and even appeared on the Crimewatch TV program.

His subject matter can be quite serious so his talks are interspersed with amusing anecdotes. Audiences find them very interesting and, indeed, fascinating.


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