Forensic Entomology in Forensic Pathology

2012 ◽  
pp. 208-209
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Pathology ◽  
Forensic Entomology

scholarly journals Pigs vs people: the use of pigs as analogues for humans in forensic entomology and taphonomy research

2019 ◽  
Vol 134 (2) ◽  
pp. 793-810 ◽  
Author(s):  
Szymon Matuszewski ◽  
Martin J. R. Hall ◽  
Gaétan Moreau ◽  
Kenneth G. Schoenly ◽  
Aaron M. Tarone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Entomology

scholarly journals The Forensic Entomology Case Report—A Global Perspective

Insects ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 283
Author(s):  
Zanthé Kotzé ◽  
Sylvain Aimar ◽  
Jens Amendt ◽  
Gail S. Anderson ◽  
Luc Bourguignon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Forensic Entomology ◽  
Professional Associations ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Legal Requirements ◽  
Standard Format ◽  
Complete Report ◽  
Colonization Time ◽  
First Time

Forensic practitioners analyzing entomological evidence are faced with numerous challenges when presenting their findings to law practitioners, particularly in terms of terminology used to describe insect age, what this means for colonization time of remains, and the limitations to estimates made. Due to varying legal requirements in different countries, there is no standard format for the entomological case report prepared, nor any guidelines as to the sections that are required, optional or unnecessary in a case report. The authors herein propose sections that should be considered when drafting an entomological case report. The criteria under which entomological evidence is analyzed are discussed, as well as the limitations for each criterion. The concept of a global, standardized entomological case report is impossible to achieve due to national legislative differences, but the authors here propose a basic template which can be adapted and changed according to the needs of the practitioner. Furthermore, while the discussion is fairly detailed, capturing all differences between nations could not be accomplished, and those initiating casework for the first time are encouraged to engage other practicing forensic entomologists or professional associations within their own nation or region, to ensure a complete report is generated that meets lab or national requirements, prior to generating a finalized report.

scholarly journals Cognitive bias in forensic pathology decisions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Itiel Dror ◽  
Judy Melinek ◽  
Jonathan L. Arden ◽  
Jeff Kukucka ◽  
Sarah Hawkins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Bias ◽  
Forensic Pathology

Confronting Forensic Pathologists

2021 ◽  
pp. 192536212110325
Author(s):  
Victor W. Weedn
Keyword(s):  
Supreme Court ◽  
Forensic Pathology ◽  
Constitutional Rights ◽  
Court Cases ◽  
Forensic Pathologist ◽  
Sixth Amendment ◽  
Lower Courts ◽  
Forensic Scientists

Background: The Sixth Amendment Confrontation Clause gives defendants a right to confront their accusers. Method: U.S. Supreme Court cases that interpreted this right as applied to forensic scientists were reviewed. Results: Melendez-Diaz, Bullcoming, and Williams examined constitutional rights to confront forensic scientists. Lower courts have specifically examined their application to forensic pathology. Whether autopsy reports are considered “testimonial” varies among jurisdictions and has not been definitively settled. Defendants are generally able to compel testimony of forensic pathologists. Where the forensic pathologist is truly unavailable, the surrogate expert should be in a position to render an independent opinion.

Advocacy in Pediatric Forensic Pathology

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. xii-xiii
Author(s):  
Evan Matshes
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Pathology

scholarly journals Forensic Entomology in China and Its Challenges

Insects ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 230
Author(s):  
Yu Wang ◽  
Yinghui Wang ◽  
Man Wang ◽  
Wang Xu ◽  
Yanan Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Species Identification ◽  
Forensic Entomology ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Related Research ◽  
Dependent Development ◽  
Faunal Succession ◽  
Recent Research Progress

While the earliest record of forensic entomology originated in China, related research did not start in China until the 1990s. In this paper, we review the recent research progress on the species identification, temperature-dependent development, faunal succession, and entomological toxicology of sarcosaprophagous insects as well as common applications of forensic entomology in China. Furthermore, the difficulties and challenges forensic entomologists face in China are analyzed and possible countermeasures are presented.

Effect of Type of Tissue on the Development of Chrysomya rufifacies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y T B Bambaradeniya ◽  
W A I P Karunaratne ◽  
J K Tomberlin ◽  
P A Magni
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Forensic Entomology ◽  
Development Time ◽  
Developmental Studies ◽  
Chrysomya Rufifacies ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The World ◽  
Significant Temperature ◽  
Domestic Swine

Abstract Chrysomya rufifacies (Macquart), the hairy maggot blow fly, is of great importance for the field of forensic entomology due to its habit as an early colonizer of decomposing vertebrate remains and myiasis producer. Development studies on this species have been conducted in scattered regions of the world, using types of tissue from several species of animals as a rearing medium. Despite the commonality of C. rufifacies in Sri Lanka, developmental studies have never been performed in this region. As well, the effects of diet on development have not been tested. In the current study, C. rufifacies immatures were reared on skeletal muscle, liver, and heart from domestic swine, with flies from colonies maintained at 25 and 28°C. The minimum time needed to complete each stage at 25°C on liver (224.14 h) was fastest followed by skeletal muscle (249.33 h) and heart (251.64 h) respectively, whereas at 28°C, fly development was quickest on heart muscle (178.27 h) followed by liver (178.50 h) and skeletal muscle (186.17 h) respectively. A significant difference in total development time was determined for temperature, while the rearing medium was not significant. Temperature also showed a significant effect on the length and the width of the larvae, while the type of tissue statistically impacted only the width.

scholarly journals New Species of Soldier Fly—Sargus bipunctatus (Scopoli, 1763) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae), Recorded from a Human Corpse in Europe—A Case Report

Insects ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 302
Author(s):  
Marek Michalski ◽  
Piotr Gadawski ◽  
Joanna Klemm ◽  
Krzysztof Szpila
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
New Species ◽  
Dna Barcoding ◽  
Forensic Entomology ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Black Soldier Fly ◽  
Hermetia Illucens ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Human Corpse

The only European Stratiomyidae species known for feeding on human corpses was the black soldier fly Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus, 1758). Analysis of fauna found on a human corpse, discovered in central Poland, revealed the presence of feeding larvae of another species from this family: the twin-spot centurion fly Sargus bipunctatus (Scopoli, 1763). The investigated corpse was in a stage of advanced decomposition. The larvae were mainly observed in the adipocere formed on the back and lower limbs of the corpse, and in the mixture of litter and lumps of adipocere located under the corpse. Adult specimens and larvae were identified based on morphological characters, and final identification was confirmed using DNA barcoding. Implementing a combination of morphological and molecular methods provided a reliable way for distinguishing the larvae of S. bipunctatus and H. illucens. The potential of S. bipunctatus for practical applications in forensic entomology is currently difficult to assess. Wide and reliable use of S. bipunctatus in the practice of forensic entomology requires further studies of the bionomy of this fly.

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