[Dumping of corpses in compost bins--two forensic entomological case reports].

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    • Transliterated Title:
      Leichen-"Entsorgung" in einer Biotonne--zwei forensisch-entomologische Fallberichte.
    • Source:
      Publisher: Verlag Schmidt-Romhild Country of Publication: Germany NLM ID: 0002256 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0003-9225 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00039225 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Arch Kriminol Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Lubeck : Verlag Schmidt-Romhild
    • Subject Terms:
      Insecta* ; Postmortem Changes* ; Refuse Disposal* ; Soil*; Entomology/*legislation & jurisprudence ; Fraud/*legislation & jurisprudence; Aged, 80 and over ; Animals ; Autopsy/legislation & jurisprudence ; Humans ; Male
    • Abstract:
      Two cases from the Ruhr Area in Western Germany are presented. In each case, the deceased had been wrapped in plastic bags and placed inside a large compost bin in the backyard of the property. In both cases, the relatives claimed that the decedent had died from a natural cause and that they had concealed the body to ensure the further payment of the nursing care and pension benefits. In the first case, the responsible person stated that the body had been inside the bin for three years; in case 2 the postmortem interval indicated was 6 months. In spite of the closed lid of the bin the insect infestation was extensive and rich in species: Empty pupal cases of several blowfly species were collected as well as histerids and pupal cases of Fannia scalaris in the first case. In case 2, phorids and larval skins of dermestids were also found.
    • Accession Number:
      0 (Soil)
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20090217 Date Completed: 20090305 Latest Revision: 20171116
    • Publication Date:
      20240829
    • Accession Number:
      19216370