Alfred D. Swaine Taylor

Alfred D. Swaine Taylor was a 19th-century British forensic scientist and toxicologist. He specialized in studying how poisons and other substances affect the human body, helping solve criminal cases. Taylor contributed to understanding the medical and chemical aspects of death investigations, often working with law enforcement to analyze evidence. His work laid important foundations for modern forensic science, blending chemistry, medicine, and criminal justice to determine causes of death and identify toxins. Overall, he was a pioneer in applying scientific techniques to forensic investigations and criminal justice.