The Return of Sherlock Holmes

of the Baskervilles written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Watson, Marvin and Fayne both contribute a different point of view to Sherlock Holmes and Nancy Drew, respectively, to observations about a mystery. Without Watson's assistance Holmes would not have been able to solve the mystery of the hound. Watson is Holmes's eyes and ears throughout the novel. Watson and Holmes are making predictions about the…

“I presume nothing.” These are the words that Mr. Sherlock Holmes spoke when solving the puzzling case of the Hound of Baskervilles. However, I presume that the movie is much better than the book in this case because when acted out, the movie is easier to understand and is more realistic. (Quote found on page 195 of The Hound of Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.) First, I mentioned that the movie was easier than the book to understand. In a movie, there are actors who show the plot and…

An imperative aspect in any criminal investigation is obtaining and identifying fingerprints as they are considered one of the most valuable pieces of biological evidence. Fingerprinting is a form of biometrics, which is a science that uses the physical characteristics of individuals in order to identify them (Watson, 2014). Ultimately, fingerprints consist of an arrangement of creases known as fraction ridges and they essentially comprise of pores. These pores are attached to the skins sweat or…

“Artimus Scott, are you in there?,” said, Mr.T who was the lead artist for their documentary company. As she woke up, she said “be out in twenty,” knowing most likely he had an assignment for her to complete since she had all of the weird and mysterious places to document. When they met up, she got her newest and weirdest assignment to date, known as the Eclipse Asylum. It was known to be abandoned and have a mysterious presence there, although she’s already heard things like that and seen no…

and skills are but few elements that Doyle uses to portray the theme of the crime solving duo, Sherlock Holmes and Dr.John Watson. Throughout the story Watson repeatedly makes the dots without detailed reasoning and Holmes connects them. ““You know my methods. Apply them!”” (Conan Doyle 15). Holmes seems to be constantly teaching Watson his ways and in turn Watson does his best to fill the gaps for Holmes, so they sort of assist each other interchangeably. Both characters also lack great…

Holmes’ stories kept everyone wondering if he was a real person, and, in a way, he was. Sherlock Holmes was based off of Joseph Bell, who was Doyle’s professor. Doyle wrote numerous stories about Holmes and his adventures as a detective that many people loved. Unfortunately, on July 7, 1930, Doyle passed away from a heart attack in Crowborough, United…

hundreds of books made about Sherlock and his trusty sidekick Watson, the specific one focused on is, “The Adventure of the Speckled Band.” In this story, a damsel in distress seeks the aid of Sherlock Holmes because her sister has been killed and she fears for her own life. Once Hellen finishes her side of the story and leaves, the mastermind behind the killing, Dr. Roylott, strolls into the office and warns Sherlock not to mess with his step-daughter. Of course, Sherlock ignores this gesture…

In 1890 the novel, A Study in Scarlet, written by Arthur Conan Doyle introduced the character of Detective Sherlock Holmes. Doyle would go on to write 60 stories about Sherlock Holmes. The Sherlock Holmes stories have long been credited as an influence on forensic science thanks to his character’s use of investigative methods such as matching fingerprints, serology, ciphers, trace evidence, including footprints. 130 years later, this is old news, but a key component to investigations today.…

I am interested in the position of Forensic Lab Intern at Pierre’s DCI Forensic Lab. I am a senior student at the University of South Dakota pursuing a degree in Biology and Criminal Justice with the goal of becoming a forensic scientist. The classes that I take are to build my knowledge on lab procedure, biology, and the criminal justice field. Some of the classes I am currently enrolled in are Analytical Chemistry, Human Anatomy, and Human and Animal Osteology. These classes were selected…

Forensic science is a widely explored topic, featured in television shows and books, however there are many unseen faults to this “science.” Can it be considered a science despite its faults? That is a question often asked by experts, and maybe that’s a question that should be asked in our everyday lives. People are often wrongfully convicted due to the lack of precision within forensic science, it changes people’s lives by allowing the guilty to go free and the innocent to rot away in jail for…