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Locard’s Principle is one of the foundational pillars of forensic science. Formulated by French criminalist Edmond Locard, this principle is expressed as “Every contact leaves a trace.” According to this principle, when a person enters an environment, they either take something from it or leave something behind; thus, no contact occurs without leaving a trace. History Edmond Locard (1877–1966) was a scientist trained in both law and medicine. In 1910, he established a forensic laboratory in Lyon