The use of forensic science by Sherlock Holmes in the detective novel “A Study in Scarlet” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes is known for his unmatched ability to
solve complicated crimes using his deductive reasoning, observation, and logic skills as well
as methods of forensic science. Not only is Holmes one of the most notable literary characters
of our time, but he is also considered to be the instigator of forensic science as a method of
crime solving. In this essay, I will look into methods used by the detective and analyze an
example of Holmes utilizing his skills and knowledge.
First of all, in order to acknowledge how the detective's mind works, it is crucial to
understand what exactly forensic science is and how it is applied. Forensic science, also
known as criminalistics, is the application of the methods of the natural and physical sciences
to matters of criminal and civil law. It is a truly broad field that includes DNA, fingerprint,
bloodstain pattern, hair, and fiber analysis, as well as toxicology, questioned documents, drug
chemistry, and many other methods. …