The real CSI - DNA fingerprinting
27th January 2026, 18:00 - 19:15
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Sage House - Tangmere
Organised by : Dementia Support
A
compelling journey into forensic science. Dr. Ian Goodall will explain how Sir
Alec Jeffreys revolutionised criminal investigation in the 1980s with the
invention of DNA fingerprinting.
The
talk will explore the first landmark use of this technique in the conviction of
Colin Pitchfork, as well as its role in major cases such as the O.J. Simpson
trial and the identification of Russias last royal family's remains.
Dr.
Goodall, a retired headmaster of a large comprehensive school, brings his
passion for biology and clear, accessible storytelling to this extraordinary
tale of science transforming justice.