Paul L. Kirk, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Paul L. Kirk

American chemist

Date of Birth: 09-May-1902

Place of Birth: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Date of Death: 05-Jun-1970

Profession: chemist, criminologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Paul Leland Kirk (May 9, 1902 – June 5, 1970) was a chemist, forensic scientist and participant in the Manhattan Project who was specialized in microscopy.
He also investigated the bedroom in which Sam Sheppard supposedly murdered his wife and provided the key blood spatter evidence that led to his acquittal in a retrial over 12 years after the murder.
The highest honor one can receive in the criminalistics section of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences carries Kirk's name.