Today, Luminol is used in nearly every crime show and police procedural. But, during the infamous Sam Sheppard murder trial, it was still a new and somewhat suspect investigation tool. In this episode, historical true crime author Stephanie Hoover explains the history of Luminol and how it became an indispensable crime scene technique.
Today, Luminol is used in nearly every crime show and police procedural. But, during the infamous Sam Sheppard murder trial, it was still a new and somewhat suspect investigation tool. In this episode, historical true crime author Stephanie Hoover explains the history of Luminol and how it became an indispensable crime scene technique.