Time since death determinations of human cadavers using soil solution

• Published in: Journal of forensic sciences Vol. 37; no. 5; p. 1236
• Main Authors: Vass, A A, Bass, W M, Wolt, J D, Foss, J E, Ammons, J T
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.09.1992
• Subjects: Aged; Anions - analysis; Anthropology, Physical; Body Weight; Cations - analysis; Fatty Acids, Volatile - analysis; Female; Forensic Medicine - methods; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Postmortem Changes; Seasons; Soil - analysis; Temperature; Time Factors

This study was conducted to collect data on specific volatile fatty acids (produced from soft tissue decomposition) and various anions and cations (liberated from soft tissue and bone), deposited in soil solution underneath decomposing human cadavers as an aid in determining the "time since dea...