Fingerprinting Through History: The Twin Twist

Fingerprinting revolutionized criminal investigations-but its history is filled with surprising twists. In this episode, we dive into the infamous case of Will West and William West, two men whose identical appearances exposed the flaws of early identification systems and helped cement fingerprints as the gold standard in forensics. From there we explore the curious world of twin-related crimes: Do identical twins share the same fingerprint? Can twins be charged for the same murder? Join us as we unravel the fascinating intersection of history, science, and true crime, where identity isn't always as clear as it seems. Disclaimer  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views of any affiliated organizations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as legal advice or a substitute for professional consultation. FREE SHIPPING ON ALL MERCH CHECK IT OUT @ Merch | Justice For Show Notes  The Will and William West Case: The Identical Inmates that Showed the Need for Fingerprinting, 1903 - Rare Historical Photos Fact check: Modern use of fingerprints started before Kansas inmates History of Fingerprinting - CPI OpenFox Twin-dna-test-why-identical-criminals-may-no-longer-be-safe.pdf One Twin Committed the Crime — but Which One? A New DNA Test Can Finger the Culprit - The New York Times Follow us @justice for podcast on all platforms for discussion posts and more! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557246968627 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/justiceforpodcast igsh=MTQ2ajlzNXI5b2Jjcw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@justiceforpodcast?_t=8mHHqktOEEV&_r=1 YouTube https://youtube.com/@justiceforpodcast?si=rI5sP7MltdqZMZuE