Practical Forensic Entomology Time of Death, Decomposition, and the Insects Used in Death Investigation Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations Series

This book examines the theory and procedures of forensic entomology and provides an array of taxonomic insect identification keys for commonly encountered carrion insect species. Each chapter begins with a case study taken from the author's own investigations. The book explores the background of forensic entomology and then supplies a general di

Background on Forensic Entomology. History of Forensic Entomology. A General Discussion on Decomposition, the Biochemicals, and the Insects. Application of Forensic Entomology. General Entomology. Forensic Entomology. The Forensic Insect Players. Diptera. Calliphoridae. Other Diptera. Coleoptera. Hymenoptera and Other Insects in Investigations. Forensic Entomology Research and Expanding Use. Procedures Used by the Forensic Entomologist. Collection of Insect Evidence with Crime Scene Techniques. Assessing the Weather and Other Environmental Inputs to Insect Presence and Growth. Bringing the Case Information Together: Analysis of the Data. The Case Report: Components and Order. Preparing For and Surviving In Court. Rapport with the Requesting Attorney and Preparing for Trial. The Importance of Forensic Entomology Research by the Expert. Use of Forensic Entomology in the School System. Appendix.