Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

In 1910, Thomas Jennings became the first person in the United States of America to be convicted on fingerprint evidence.What was his crime?

  1. Bootlegging

  2. Forgery

  3. Kidnapping

  4. Murder
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Thomas Jennings was convicted of murder in 1910 based on fingerprint evidence, marking the first time fingerprint evidence was used to secure a conviction in the USA. His fingerprints were found at the crime scene (the home of Clarence B. Hiller, who had been murdered during a burglary). This case established the legal admissibility and credibility of fingerprint evidence in American courts. The other options (bootlegging, forgery, kidnapping) are unrelated to this landmark case.

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