Use of temperature model in estimating postmortem interval in Forensic entomology

Tock H. Chua (2013) Use of temperature model in estimating postmortem interval in Forensic entomology. International Journal Of Entomological Research, 1. pp. 1-6. ISSN 2310-3906

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Abstract

The feasibility of using a temperature model with the developmental rates of Chrysomya megacephala and C. rufifacies to estimate post mortem interval (PMI) was explored with six recent forensic cases in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The PMI obtained from the model was compared to that calculated from the observed half hourly air temperature data recorded at the Kota Kinabalu Airport weather station. The results indicate that there are only minor differences between the PMI estimates obtained from the model and observed temperatures. We conclude that this temperature model could provide reasonable PMI values, especially where observed temperatures are not available. Other possible uses of the temperature model in forensic work are also discussed.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Forensic Science, Forensic entomology, postmortem interval, temperature model.
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV1-9960 Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV7231-9960 Criminal justice administration > HV7551-8280.7 Police. Detectives. Constabulary > HV8031-8080 Police duty. Methods of protection > HV8073-8079.35 Investigation of crimes. Examination and identification of prisoners R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA1-1270 Public aspects of medicine
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Depositing User:	ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited:	06 Sep 2023 15:47
Last Modified:	06 Sep 2023 15:47
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/36749

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