Eugene Francois Vidocq
Former criminal turned undercover informant who went on to found the French national police force and the world’s first private detective agency.
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Oct 17, 2023 • 54min
The Criminal Father of Criminology
Eugene Francois Vidocq, former criminal turned informant, founded the French national police force and the world's first private detective agency. The podcast discusses his troubled early life, escape attempts, and transition into a police informant. It also highlights Vidocq's abilities as a successful detective and his groundbreaking contributions to criminology.
