Dr. Henry C. Lee, the trailblazing Chinese-American forensic scientist who cracked over 8,000 global criminal cases, died this week at 87. The University of New Haven confirmed his passing on March 27, 2026, praising his "remarkable strength and resilience" during a brief illness.
Born in Rugao, Jiangsu province in 1938, Lee became a household name through his work on high-profile cases like the O.J. Simpson trial 🔍. His career spanned 46 countries, blending Sherlock Holmes-level deduction with cutting-edge science.
University President Jens Frederiksen called Lee’s legacy "extraordinary and unmatched," noting his 1975-2026 tenure at UNH culminated in founding the revolutionary Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science in 1998.
From crime scenes to classrooms, Lee inspired generations of investigators 🎓. As TikTok tributes trend with #CrimeScienceHeroes, his fingerprint on forensic history remains indelible.
