Join William Edwards for a fascinating journey through the history of forensic medicine, exploring the landmark cases that helped shape the field as we know it today. From early autopsies to courtroom breakthroughs, William will delve into the pivotal moments where science, pathology and criminal investigation first intersected — changing both the justice system and medical understanding forever.

Drawing on his work at the Gordon Museum of Pathology and the archives of the Hunterian Society, William will uncover the stories behind key forensic firsts: the first time blood evidence was used in court, the evolution of toxicology, and the emergence of the criminal autopsy. This talk offers a rare glimpse into how the dead have taught the living — and how the pursuit of justice has driven scientific progress.

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WILLIAM EDWARDS
William (Bill) Edwards is the Curator of the Gordon Museum of Pathology at King’s College London — the largest medical museum in the UK and one of the most significant of its kind in the world. A leading expert on the intersection of science, medicine and the dead, Bill specialises in how society has historically handled human remains, from early autopsies to modern forensic techniques.