Song Ci (Song Lyrics)

Song Ci was a Chinese innovator of forensic medicine during the Yuan and early Ming dynasties. His work, especially the famous text *The Washing Away of Wrongs* (Xi Yuan Ji Lu), systematically documented methods for investigating deaths and injuries. He introduced scientific techniques like analyzing cause of death, understanding signs of suffocation, and applying evidence-based procedures, laying the foundation for modern forensic science. His contributions transformed criminal investigations by emphasizing careful observation, logical reasoning, and the importance of forensic evidence in legal cases.