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The Significance of Maggots in Solving Homicide Cases
19:57 - 24:48 (04:51)
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses how maggots can play a crucial role in solving homicide cases, providing insights into the timeline of a decaying body. He compares his approach to photographing maggots to working on a homicide case as one never knows which piece of evidence might be the key to solving a case.
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Small police departments offer a unique advantage as officers cover all types of crimes and get to know different walks of life, from thieves to murders.
19:57 - 21:44 (01:47)
Summary
Small police departments offer a unique advantage as officers cover all types of crimes and get to know different walks of life, from thieves to murders.
ChapterThe Significance of Maggots in Solving Homicide Cases
Episode1: "Eye On You"
PodcastReal Life Real Crime
The key to solving a case could lie in a single photo of a crime scene, which is why it's important to photograph everything thoroughly without destroying any evidence.
21:45 - 23:26 (01:41)
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The key to solving a case could lie in a single photo of a crime scene, which is why it's important to photograph everything thoroughly without destroying any evidence. This includes paying attention to even the smallest details, like a t-shirt shoved into a gas tank that was lit on fire.
ChapterThe Significance of Maggots in Solving Homicide Cases
Episode1: "Eye On You"
PodcastReal Life Real Crime
The process of maggots eating a deceased body and turning into adult flies can provide a pretty accurate time of death, according to experts at the University of Tennessee's body farm.
23:26 - 24:48 (01:22)
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The process of maggots eating a deceased body and turning into adult flies can provide a pretty accurate time of death, according to experts at the University of Tennessee's body farm. This forensic science technique utilizes the life cycle of flies and maggots to help determine how long a person has been dead.