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How Sherlock Changed the World

How Sherlock Changed the World

Season 1 Episode 1 | 1hr 47m 55s

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.

Aired: 12/16/13 | Expires: 09/26/16
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Explore the impact Sherlock Holmes had on real forensic investigations.
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