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Although many consider this a “dead” end job, it is quite interesting. Since the arrival of advanced technology in the criminal investigation field, Forensic Anthropology has gained a lot of attention. 

Because more has been learned about the various aspects of the timing of death, such as Entomology, dead body donation to the various cadaver farms around the country have had an increase on body donations, to the tune of around 50 to 60 bodies per year. 

A cadaver farm, AKA a body farm is a research facility where human decomposition after death can be scientifically studied in a variety of settings.  The aim is to gain a better understanding of the decomposition process, permitting the development of techniques for extracting information (such as the timing and circumstances of death) from human remains.  If you are interested, click here to go on a tour of a body farm.

Learn more about Ashworth’s Forensic Science Club on the Student Forum!

Betty Ray Mydland
Student
Ashworth Criminal Justice Program 

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