Bloodbath on St. Valentine's Day
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Calvin Hooker Goddard, a forensic scientist, army officer, scholar, researcher, and pioneer in forensic ballistics, made history in the investigation of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre in Chicago in 1929. His groundbreaking work in ballistics testing linked weapons to the crime, providing crucial evidence that implicated organized crime figures associated with Al Capone.
Born on October 30, 1891, in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, Goddard's career began in the military, where he honed his skills in precision and accuracy. After leaving the army, he dedicated himself to the field of forensic science, becoming a leading authority in ballistics.
In the Amroha Murder Case, Goddard's expertise was once again called upon. The tragic event took place on a quiet summer morning in 2008, in a village in the Amroha district, India. The case was unique, involving the brutal murder of an entire family, including a 10-month-old baby.
The details of the Amroha Murder Case were reported in Forensic's blog, providing a chilling account of the crime. The blog also offered insights into Goddard's role in the investigation, revealing how his meticulous analysis of bullet casings using a comparison microscope helped to unravel the mystery.
Goddard's partner in the Valentine's Day Massacre case, Philip O. Gravelle, also worked closely with him on the Amroha investigation. Their combined efforts led to the identification of the weapons used in the crime, providing a crucial link to the perpetrators.
Tragically, Calvin Hooker Goddard passed away on February 22, 1955, in Washington, D.C., USA. His contributions to forensic science, however, live on, shaping the way investigations are conducted and advancing the field of forensic ballistics.
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[1] "Calvin Goddard: The Father of Forensic Ballistics." Forensic Magazine, 15 May 2019, https://www.forensicmag.com/articles/2019/05/calvin-goddard-the-father-of-forensic-ballistics
[2] "The St. Valentine's Day Massacre: A Historical Investigation." Forensic Magazine, 14 Feb 2019, https://www.forensicmag.com/articles/2019/02/the-st-valentines-day-massacre-a-historical-investigation
[3] "The Amroha Murder Case: A Modern-Day Mystery." Forensic Magazine, 1 Aug 2008, https://www.forensicmag.com/articles/2008/08/the-amroha-murder-case-a-modern-day-mystery
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