Stages of human decomposition

$80.00

June 24, 2025 - 1:00 - 4:00 PM  EST

Live Webinar

Instructor: Dr. Kyra Stull, Forensic Anthropologist

Gain a deeper understanding of the complex process of human decomposition in this engaging 3-hour live webinar. Designed for crime scene investigators, detectives, and medicolegal death investigators, this training explores the key stages of decomposition and how environmental factors influence the timeline of human decomposition.

Topics Covered:

• The biological processes of human decomposition
• Factors that affect decomposition rates
• Key indicators to estimate the time since death
• Practical applications for crime scene investigations
• Real case examples to illustrate key concepts and investigative strategies

Whether responding to outdoor scenes, buried remains, or concealed bodies, this training equips investigators with the knowledge needed to interpret decomposition changes and improve investigative outcomes.

Taught by Dr. Kyra Stull, a forensic anthropologist with extensive experience and research at two of the United States' Forensic Anthropological Research Facilities (commonly known as "Body Farms") — the University of Tennessee and Texas State University — this course provides real-world insights crucial for forensic investigations.

This class is approved for 3 hours of ABMDI continuing education and IAI Crime Scene Recertification credits.

Attendance Policy: Students must attend this class to receive a certificate.  Students that have enrolled in the class but need to cancel shall contact Suncoast Forensics at meredith@suncoastforensics.com.  No shows for the class will result in a non-refundable class fee.  This fee will be waived in instances of legitimate emergencies.  If an agency needs to send a substitution in place of a registered student, contact Suncoast Forensics to provide updated student information.

This webinar can only be attended by the individual that has registered for the course. Suncoast Forensics does not permit the watching, listening, broadcasting or distributing of this webinar to any individuals that are not registered for this course.