WHODUNIT? The Science of Solving Crime

Super Sleuths Wanted for Museum's Fall Exhibit!

WHODUNIT? The Science of Solving Crime

August 30, 2008 - January 4, 2009

Saturday, September 13, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Meet detectives from the Grand Rapids Police Department, tour their Crime Scene van and learn about different equipment they use to collect evidence to help solve the crime!  Also participate in crafts for all ages including fingerprint character creation and examine hairs and fibers under the lens of a microscope!

 

Saturday, October 11, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

 
Kent County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Stephen D. Cohle and true-crime writer Tobin T. Buhk will be at the Museum to present their newest collaborative book Skeletons in the Closet. It recounts 21 riveting, real-life autopsy stories, each with a unique forensic twist.At 12:30 and 1:30 pm GRPD Detective Erika Fannon will explain "what it takes to crack a cold case." She'll revisit some of the sensational local cases once again making news and discuss what cold case teams are able to do that original detectives are not. Activity stations will also be open for fingerprint characters and microscope investigations.

 

Saturday, November 8, 12 pm - 3 pm

Presentations at 12:30 and 1:30  on "The truth in crime scene investigation" and what actually happens during the investigation!  Also participate in crafts for all ages including fingerprint character creation and examine hairs and fibers under the lens of a microscope!

 

Saturday, December 13, 12 pm - 3 pm

Presentations at 12: 30 and 1:30.  Learn the powers of investigation from Detective Phil Betz of the Grand Rapids Police Department. Also participate in crafts for all ages including fingerprint character creation and examine hairs and fibers under the lens of a microscope!