Famed Chinese-American forensic expert Li Changan died at the age of 87 in the United States. His widow, Jiang Xiaoping, brought his remains back to Yangzhou, Jiangsu on the Double Ninth Festival, and a memorial and burial ceremony will be held tomorrow.

Li Changan was born in 1938 in Rujiao, Jiangsu, and rose to prominence in Taiwan before becoming internationally renowned in the United States. He was a pioneer in using scientific evidence to convict suspects, and his involvement in major cases including the 9/11 attacks and Taiwan's Chen Shui-bian shooting incident solidified his status as an expert.

Background: As a world-renowned forensic expert, Li Changan was known for his exceptional scientific expertise and extensive case experience, earning him a global reputation. His research not only transformed criminal investigations but also influenced the future development of criminology.