FORENSIC BODY FARMS: Defined

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

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A decaying body at the University of Tennessee’s Anthropological Research Facility known as the The Body Farm in Knoxville, where up to 80 bodies at a time are studied as they decay in a variety of different scenarios. (Photo by David Howells/Corbis via Getty Images)

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The term “body farm” refers to a type of outdoor research facility in which human remains are left to decompose in a variety of environmental conditions naturally. While some individuals may find the concept of a body farm unsettling, these facilities are very useful for forensic science research.

Body farms facilitate the hard (or sometimes outright impossible) research on the various stages of human decomposition, aiming to gain a deeper understanding of how the process can differ under various conditions. This new-found knowledge can then be utilized to assist forensic investigators in determining the time and cause of death and potentially even more information.

Body farms in the US include: California University of Pennsylvania, Sam Houston State University, Texas State University, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, and Western Carolina University.

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Doctor V. Forensic Pathologist V. Coroner V. Morgue

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

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A morgue is a place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy.

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A forensic pathologist is a medical doctor who studies diseases and performs autopsies, while a coroner investigates and determines the cause of sudden or unexplained deaths, often without a medical degree.

An autopsy (also referred to as post-mortem examination, obduction, necropsy, or autopsia cadaverum) is a surgical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a corpse by dissection to determine the cause, mode, and manner of death or the exam may be performed to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present for research or educational purposes. The term necropsy is generally used for non-human animals.

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Autopsies are usually performed by a specialized medical doctor called a pathologist. Only a small portion of deaths require an autopsy to be performed, under certain circumstances. In most cases, a medical examiner or coroner can determine the cause of death.

  • A coroner is elected or appointed to a local government office, while a forensic pathologist is a medical doctor trained to perform autopsies and other procedures to determine the cause of death.
  • A forensic pathologist is able to perform medical operations while coroners may specialize in the legal paperwork and law enforcement side of a death.
  • The title of “medical examiner” is usually the job title of a forensic pathologist who works for a government.
  • In many jurisdictions, a coroner does not need to possess a medical degree.

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