Simple Summary The estimation of the time of death, or post-mortem interval, is a crucial
aspect of forensic death-related investigations. However, accurate estimation can be …

This latest edition of Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation examines concepts, field-
tested techniques and procedures, and technical information concerning crime scene …

Estimating the post-mortem interval (PMI) is a very complex issue due to numerous variables
that may affect the calculation. Several authors have investigated the quantitative and …

Previous studies have demonstrated that microbial community succession during the
decomposition of cadavers could be used to estimate the postmortem interval (PMI) …

The estimation of a postmortem interval (PMI) is particularly important for forensic
investigations. The aim of this study was to assess the succession of bacterial communities …

The pattern of insect succession and the species composition on cadavers can be
influenced by several parameters, one of which is concealment. It has been previously …

Myiasis is the infestation of live vertebrates by dipterous larvae that feed on living or necrotic
tissues, liquid body substances or ingested food and develop in or on the vertebrate body. In …

Teeth have proven to be a reliable source of DNA for forensic analysis as the pulp is rich in
cells and protected from damaging factors and contamination by dental hard tissues. The …

The analysis of postmortem protein degradation has become of large interest for the
estimation of the postmortem interval (PMI). Although several techniques have been …

The determination of the Post-Mortem Interval (PMI) is an issue that has always represented
a challenge in the field of forensic science. Different innovative approaches, compared to the …