How Fiction Shaped Forensic Science

Presented by: Bradley Harper
Categories: Forensics | History

How did fiction help shape real investigative science? Bradley Harper explores the lasting influence of Sherlock Holmes on modern forensic methods, tracing how imaginative deduction inspired real-world techniques. This session connects storytelling and science, showing writers how to honor the roots of forensic investigation while creating believable modern mysteries.

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