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Casework Services: Ecology

Entomology

Forensic Entomology is the use of insect evidence for the benefit of the courts. Most commonly, the life cycle of flies is used to calculate a post-mortem interval or whether or not a body has been moved from the initial scene of murder to a deposition site. We offer a full scene and laboratory service in this subject area and also review the findings of other experts in this area where requested.

Palynology and Forensic Botany

Using pollen and botanical evidence it is possible to link offenders to scenes and their victims. It is also possible to link their vehicles to crime scenes. We can also tell you which environment the deceased was last in immediately prior to their death. Again, we offer a scene and lab service in addition to a review service on this area.

Diatomology

Diatoms are single-celled plant-like organisms that are found in fresh and salt water. They also occur in soils and on damp surfaces. Determining death by drowning is often a problem within the field of pathology but due to their ability to cross into the blood from the lungs, the presence of diatoms within internal organs can assist greatly in determining whether death was by drowning or the body placed into water after death. We offer a full service in this specialist area including advising on sample collection and ensuring a rapid turn-around to allow you to progress your investigation efficiently.

Archaeology

For the location and recovery of buried items, forensic archaeology is in our arsenal of techniques. Involving both the visual and highly sophisticated instrumental detection of remains, identification of tools used to dig the grave and associated evidence within the grave, our team of archaeologists will respond to your call to assist.

Anthropology

Used to assist in the determination of identity through gender, age, ethnicity, stature, traces of medical intervention, disease and dental records, the anthropologist’s role is critical to the successful progression of an inquiry.