Cold Cases
Chef's Kiss
Humble Beginnings
Where's My Court Date Again?
Fictional Sleuths
100

In 1888, at least 5 women in London were murdered by this individual

Who is Jack the Ripper?

100

Alpha-naphthyl phosphate + Fast Red salt + Citric acid +Sodium citrate

What is AP Reagent?

100

In 1659, the Merriam-Webster dictionary first printed this word; officially establishing its place in the English language. Definition: "Relating to or dealing with the application of scientific knowledge to legal problems"

What is "Forensic"

100

This judicial district covers the Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, and Alamos Counties

What is District 1?

100

In 1887, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote his first story based on this prolific detective

Who is Sherlock Holmes?

400

In 1996, this celebrity was killed in a drive-by shooting leaving a boxing match between Bruce Seldon and Mike Tyson. The shooter remained unknown for 26 years

Who is Tupac Shakur?

400

3-Aminophthalhydrazide + Hydrogen peroxide

What is Luminol?

400

In 1929, Philip Gravelle and Calvin H. Goddard developed this instrument; used to absolve the Chicago Police Department of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre

What is the Comparison Microscope?

400

This judicial district covers Bernalillo County

What is District 2?

400

We use the term "detective" loosely here when we describe this fictional sleuth who specializes in finding missing pets

Who is Ace Ventura?

600

In 1971, this individual hijacked an airplane headed to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport using a briefcase supposedly containing a bomb. They received a ransom of $200,000 and were never seen again

Who is D.B. Cooper?

600

Formaldehyde + Sulfuric acid

What is Marquis Reagent?

600

In 1325, the first recorded use of forensic science occurred in China and involved the killing of a farmer using a sickle. This organism was utilized to identify the murder weapon

What are flies?

600

This judicial district covers the Colfax, Toas and Union Counties

What is District 8?

600

This Parisian detective, frequently associated with a colorful cat, is known for his ability to stumble into success as he pursues investigative avenues

Who is Inspector Clouseau?

800

A 1996 abduction/murder case led to the creation of the emergency broadcast system known as:

What is Amber alert?

800

Phosphoric acid + Sulfanilic acid +N-(1-naphthyl) ethylenediamine

What is Greiss test?

800

Sir Alec Jeffreys developed "DNA Fingerprinting" in 1985. Its first real-world application was to solve this infamous criminal case (1988)

What is the Colin Pitchfork Case or Enderby Murders?

800

This judicial district covers the Chaves, Lea and Eddy Counties

What is District 5?

800

This Belgian detective is one of Agatha Christie's longest running and most popular characters

Who is Hercule Poirot?

1000

This high-profile case from 1947 involved a woman who was found dismembered in a public park in Los Angeles, CA. The case itself was named after a film noir and a flower

What is the Black Dhalia Case?

1000

Vanillin + acetaldehyde + ethanol

What is the Duquenois-Levine test?

1000

First Use of Forensic Toxicology in Court: In 1840, Marie LaFarge was found guilty of murdering her husband using this substance. 

What is Arsenic?

1000

This judicial district covers the Cibola, Sandoval and Valencia Counties

What is District 13?

1000

This detective is known for his shabby raincoat and catchphrase: "Just one more thing"

Who is Lieutenant Columbo?

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