Cold Cases
In 1888, at least 5 women in London were murdered by this individual
Who is Jack the Ripper?
This chemical can remove nail polish and is used as a drug testing solvent
What is Acetone?
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"
This judicial district covers the Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, and Alamos Counties
What is District 1?
In 1887, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote his first story based on this prolific detective
Who is Sherlock Holmes?
In 1996, this celebrity was killed in a drive-by shooting leaving the Seldon v Tyson boxing match. The shooter remained unknown for 26 years
Who is Tupac Shakur?
A serological test, PH indicator, laxative and carcinogen. This reagent can be used for almost anything!
What is Phenolphthalein?
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?
This judicial district covers Bernalillo County
What is District 2?
We use the term "detective" loosely here when we describe this fictional sleuth who specializes in finding missing pets
Who is Ace Ventura?
In 1971, this individual hijacked an airplane using a briefcase supposedly containing a bomb. They received a ransom of $200,000 and were never seen again
Who is D.B. Cooper?
This chemical is used frequently in latent print analysis due to its distinctive color. However, it is also used to quantify protein quantity in food products!
What is Ninhydrin?
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?
DAILY DOUBLE
This judicial district covers the Colfax, Taos and Union Counties
What is District 8?
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?
An unsolved 1996 abduction/murder case led to the creation of the emergency broadcast system known as:
What is Amber alert?
This forensic test is frequently used to test drinking water for nitrites. However, it is also used to test for nitroglycerine and gunshot residue
What is the Griess Test?
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?
This judicial district covers the Chaves, Lea and Eddy Counties
What is District 5?
This Belgian detective is one of Agatha Christie's longest running and most popular characters
Who is Hercule Poirot?
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?
Vanillin, a common flavoring agent for ice cream, is one of the major ingredients in this forensic drug test
What is the Duquenois-Levine test?
DAILY DOUBLE
First Use of Forensic Toxicology in Court: In 1840, Marie LaFarge was found guilty of murdering her husband using this substance.
What is Arsenic?
This judicial district covers the Cibola, Sandoval and Valencia Counties
What is District 13?
This detective is known for his shabby raincoat and catchphrase: "Just one more thing"
Who is Lieutenant Columbo?