About this episode

Dr. Samantha Sawyer discusses the role of insects in crime scene investigations at the 2026 Animal ForensiCon.

The 2026 Animal ForensiCon in Orlando, Florida BUGS!!! Dr. Samantha Sawyer shares information about what we can and cannot learn from insects in crime scene investigations as well as the do's and don'ts of insect collection. For more information about the Animal ForensiCon, visit https://animalforensics.vetmed.ufl.edu/training/2026-animal-forensicon/

People in this episode

Host: A. Michelle Gonzalez, DVM, MS

Guest: Dr. Samantha Sawyer

Topics covered

• forensic entomology
• crime scene investigations
• insect collection
• Animal ForensiCon
• insects

Keywords

• forensic entomology
• insects
• crime scene
• insect collection
• Animal ForensiCon

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Animal ForensiCon

Places: Orlando, Florida

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