Doctor Edmond Locard was a forensic scientist, popularly regarded as the “Sherlock Holmes of France”. Born in Saint-Chamond on November 13, 1877, Locard studied medicine in Lyon. His interests ultimately branched to include science and medicine in legal matters. He began his professional career by assisting Alexandre Lacassagne, a criminologist and professor. Locard eventually partnered … Continue reading Edmond Locard