18 Months Of Decomposition? The Evidence From Forensic Entomologists | The New Detectives

Season 7, Episode 14: Forensic experts Dr. Goff, Dr. Huskel, and Dr. Bas use entomology and the study of decomposition to solve three homicides. Dr. Goff faces the challenge of identifying Charles Osborne in Hawaii, whose body was hidden in a toolbox. Using flies and a colony of long-legged ants, he manages to establish the time of death as 18 months, leading to the arrest of his partner, Ross Horton. In Oklahoma, Dr. Huskel uses common fly larvae to refute Linda Howell's alibi in the murder of Lito Cisneros. Finally, Dr. Bas uses decomposition at the Body Farm to date the triple murder of Daril Perry, Annie Perry, and Crystal, convicting Michael Rubenstein of insurance fraud. The New Detectives is an American docudrama in which renowned criminal investigators and forensic experts solve a variety of interesting cases. Some scenes in this program have been recreated due to the nature of the program. Viewer discretion is advised. #NewDetectives #TrueCrime #ForensicScience