Frances Glessner Lee revolutionized forensic science by building mini crime scenes

‘BRAZEN’ | Excerpts from a forthcoming graphic novel highlighting women throughout history

(Pénélope Bagieu/Lily illustration)

In the weeks leading up to International Women’s Day, we will be sharing excerpts from “Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World,” by Pénélope Bagieu. In these illustrations, we’ll learn about space pioneers and queens, doctors and athletes.

This week, we’re bringing you a look at Frances Glessner Lee, a foremother of forensic science.

Annette Kellerman advocated for practical female bathing suits and got arrested for it

Bored by chores ‘for women,’ Lozen became a warrior to devote herself to her people

Josephina Van Gorkum broke the rules by marrying a Protestant.

Las Mariposas broke barriers as the face of the Dominican revolution

Queen Nzinga demanded to be treated as an equal and refused to take a king