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The fictional Sherlock Holmes was a scientist who used chemistry, bloodstains and minute traces of evidence to catch criminals. In an era when eyewitness reports and "smoking gun" evidence were needed to convict criminals, Sherlock Holmes' crime-scene methods were revolutionary.

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How Sherlock Changed the World

Examine the impact of the fictional Holmes on real criminal investigation.

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Explore the impact Sherlock Holmes had on real forensic investigations.

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