Forensic Firsts (2012)

S1E2 Fingerprints

A small town in Argentina was left perplexed by one murder, while a terrifying situation unfolded across California, placing the entire state in a state of fear. The common thread linking these two crimes, separated by a century, is that both killers were ultimately caught due to their own fingerprints. Experience the pivotal moment in 1892 when fingerprinting was first employed to apprehend a child murderer, and see how advancements in this technique played a crucial role in capturing a ruthless serial killer a hundred years later. Follow the chilling case of the Night Stalker and learn how detectives utilized powders, handheld lasers, and a bit of fortunate timing to bring him to justice.