Understanding the process of corpse decomposition is basic to establishing the postmortem
interval (PMI) in any death investigation even using insect evidence. The sequence of …

Necrophagous insects are important in the decomposition of cadavers. The close
association between insects and corpses and the use of insects in medicocriminal …

Carrion provides a very rich, but ephemeral resource which is utilized by a progression of
insects and other arthropods, from fresh until dry remains. When the sequence of insects …

Introduction to Forensic Anthropology provides comprehensive coverage of key methods
and issues in forensic anthropology. Using terminology and best practices recommended by …

Forensic anthropologists often rely on the state of decomposition to estimate the postmortem
interval (PMI) in a human remains case. The state of decomposition can provide much …

Covering a range of fundamental topics essential to modern forensic investigation, the fifth
edition of the landmark text Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative …

Developmental behavior of eggs, larva and pupa of the blowfly species Lucilia sericata
(Meigen) were studied under 10 different temperature regimes. Data from these studies …

Light microscopy, particularly the use of polarized light, has such a high value for the
differential diagnosis of dry bones that it can no longer be neglected. Alterations caused …

Provides basic information on successfully collecting, processing, analyzing, and describing
skeletal human remains. Forensic Anthropology Training Manual serves as a practical …

Liberally illustrated with photographs, maps, and other images, Advances in Forensic
Taphonomy: Method, Theory, and Archaeological Perspectives offers modern techniques for …