Forensic entomology is the understanding of how the biology of insects and arthropods that inhabit decomposing remains can be used for the purpose of assisting in a variety of legal investigations.

Forensic entomology harnesses the life cycles and behaviours of insects to provide critical evidence in death investigations, particularly for estimating the post‐mortem interval (PMI). At its core, ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach Police Department has a forensic technician with a specialty some may not realize is one used in solving crimes. Emily Baucom is an American Board of Forensic ...

General entomology and insect biology / James L. Castner -- Insects of forensic importance / Jason H. Byrd, James L. Castner -- Collection of entomological evidence during legal investigations / Jason ...

Through due diligence and unwavering observation, forensic investigators play a crucial role in finding justice for victims and holding perpetrators accountable. But what happens when the details of ...

Long before Jeff Tomberlin, Ph.D., professor of forensic entomology in the Texas A&M Department of Entomology, helped investigators solve murders with maggots, he was just a kid glued to the TV ...

CROWN POINT — A forensic entomologist testified at trial Thursday about insect activity within the home where four years ago a retired shop teacher and his wife were brutally murdered. Neal Haskell ...

The Vacaville Museum’s “The Art of Death” industry panel gained another member with the addition of a notable University of California, Davis, scientist. Forensic entomologist Robert “Bob” Kimsey, a ...

Forensic entomology is a specialised discipline that investigates the roles and life cycles of insects associated with decomposing remains. This field has evolved from basic observations to ...