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The use of Insects in Death Investigations: An Analysis of Cases in British Columbia over a Five Year Period

G.S. Anderson Forensic entomology consultant to B.C. Coroner's Service, Assistant Professor, Centre for Pest Management, Department of Biological Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Bumaby, British ColumbiaV5A 1S6
Pages 277-292 | Published online: 22 Nov 2013

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J.A. Kelly, T.C. Van Der Linde & G.S. Anderson. (2008) The Influence of Clothing and Wrapping on Carcass Decomposition and Arthropod Succession: A Winter Study in Central South Africa. Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal 41:3, pages 135-147.
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C.A. Clarkson, N.R. Hobischak & G.S. Anderson. (2004) A Comparison of the Development Rate of Protophormia Terraenovae (Robineau-Desvoidy) Raised under Constant and Fluctuating Temperature Regimes. Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal 37:2, pages 95-101.
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N.R. Hobischak & G.S. Anderson. (1999) Freshwater-Related Death Investigations in British Columbia in 1995–1996. A Review Of Coroners Cases. Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal 32:2-3, pages 97-106.
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M.W. Spence, M.J. Shkrum & C. White. (1996) “Twice Bitten, Once SHY” Multi-Disciplinary Study of a Homicide Case. Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal 29:3, pages 127-136.
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