Isaac Joseph; Deepu Mathew; Pradeesh Sathyan; Geetha Vargheese

doi:10.4103/0975-1475.92154

Authors

Isaac Joseph Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences, Kulashekhram, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Deepu Mathew Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences, Kulashekhram, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Pradeesh Sathyan Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences, Kulashekhram, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Geetha Vargheese Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences, Kulashekhram, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-1475.92154

Keywords:

Insects, larvae, maggots, postmortem index

Abstract

Forensic entomology is the study of insects/arthropods in criminal investigation. Right from the early stages insects are attracted to the decomposing body and may lay eggs in it. By studying the insect population and the developing larval stages, forensic scientists can estimate the postmortem index, any change in position of the corpse as well as the cause of death. Forensic odontologists are called upon more frequently to collaborate in criminal investigations and hence should be aware of the possibilities that forensic entomology have to offer and use it as an adjunct to the conventional means of forensic investigation.

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