Lecture #8 | Estimating PMI
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PMI
Time elapsed between time of death and when body is discovered
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PMI max
Largest time frame possible
from time last seen alive to body discovery
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PMI min
Period of insect activity
from oviposition on body to when body is discovered
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PMI equation
Total ADH = Field ADH + Lab ADH
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How to estimate PMI
Collect immature blow flies from corpse
Hold blow flies in the lab at constant temperatures until they reach the adult stage
Determine ADH from field-collection to emergence in the lab
Review published literature for development requirements of the emerged species
Determined ADH experienced on the corpse
Calculate field ADH
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