Then we have the Ruxton maggots. 'These weren't doctors, they were the detectives,' explained Erica during one of our recent livestreams, and 'were the first maggots used in a forensic entomology case ...

Maggots have long been utilized in forensic entomology for determining the time of death of a corpse, or even estimating when maltreatment began in abuse cases. This requires accurate determination of ...

The research team say their findings, published in the Journal of Forensic Entomology, could prove "invaluable" in solving complex cases where conventional evidence is scarce or unavailable.