Resources

Here are links to related resources (publications, presentations, posters, websites etc) produced by our members and students and affiliated collaborators.



Presentations:

The Effect of Decomposition and Adipocere Formation: Are these Affected by Body Wrapping?
Sheppard, K. , Davidson A.R. , Cassella J.P. (Staffordshire University)



Ion Chromatography: An Examination of Porcine Leachate to Identify Chemical Markers for Clandestine Graves.
Blom G., Krens M., Davidson A., Cassella J.P. (Staffordshire University) & Pringle J. (Keele University)



Collaborative Geophysical Monitoring of Simulated Forensic 'Crime Scenes’ in the U.K.
J.K. Pringle (Keele University), J.P. Cassella (Staffordshire University), A.Williams (Huddersfield University), P. Cross (UCLAN), A. Ruffell (Queens University Belfast) & P. Masters (Cranfield University)


Witt, I. and Cassella, J.P. (2014) The Feasibility of a UK Taphonomic Facility. Forensic Geoscience: Future Horizons Conference, London.



Videos

Dr Jamie Pringle and Professor John Cassella appear on Spiegel TV here.



Academic Paper Publications:

Hansen, J.D. & Pringle, J.K. 2013.  Comparison of magnetic, electrical and GPR surveys to detect buried forensic objects in semi-urban and domestic patio environments. In: Pirrie, D., Ruffell, A. & Dawson, L.A. (eds.), Environmental & Criminal Geoforensics, Geological Society of London Special Publication, 384, 229-251. Link.

Pringle, J.K., Jervis, J.R., Hansen, J.D., Cassidy, N.J., Jones, G.M & Cassella, J.P. 2012. Geophysical monitoring of simulated clandestine graves using electrical and Ground Penetrating Radar methods: 0-3 years.  Journal of Forensic Sciences, 57(6), 1467-1486. Link

Pringle, J.K., Ruffell, A., Jervis, J.R. Donnelly, L., McKinley, J., Hansen, J., Morgan, R., Pirrie, D. & Harrison, M. 2012. The use of geoscience methods for terrestrial forensic searches. Earth Science Reviews, 114(1-2), 108-123. Link

Pringle, J.K., Holland, C., Szkornik, K. & Harrison, M. 2012.  Establishing forensic search methodologies and geophysical surveying for the detection of clandestine graves in coastal beach environments. Forensic Science International, 219, e29-e36. Link

Juerges, A., Pringle, J.K., Jervis, J.R. & Masters, P. 2010. Comparisons of magnetic and electrical resistivity surveys over simulated clandestine graves in contrasting burial environments. Near Surface Geophysics, 8, 529-539. Link

Pringle, J.K. & Jervis, J.R. 2010. Electrical resistivity survey to search for a recent clandestine burial of a homicide victim, UK. Forensic Science International, 202(1-3), e1-e7. Link

Parker, R., Ruffell, A., Hughes, D. & Pringle, J. 2010. Geophysics and the search of freshwater bodies: a review. Science & Justice, 50, 141-149. Link

Pringle, J.K., Cassella, J.P. & Jervis, J.R. 2010. Preliminary soilwater conductivity analysis to date clandestine burials of homicide victims. Forensic Science International, 198, 126-133. Link

Jervis, J.R., Pringle, J.K. & Tuckwell, G.T. 2009. Time-lapse resistivity surveys over simulated clandestine burials. Forensic Science International, 192(1-3), 7-13. Link

Pringle, J.K., Jervis, J., Cassella, J.P. & Cassidy, N.J.  2008. Time-lapse geophysical investigations over a simulated urban clandestine grave. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 53(6), 1405-1417. Link