Anthropology Research Facility at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
"The Body Farm", as the Anthropology Research Facility at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is more commonly referred to, was established in 1980 by Dr. William Bass as a research facility for forensic anthropology. Modern forensics ~ and the current TV shows about crime labs such as Forensics Files, CSI, NCIS, and Bones ~ all have their foundations in the research done at The Body Farm.
What Exactly Is A "Body Farm"?
In other words, they stick a lot of dead bodies out in the woods and see what happens to them.
What Is Forensic Anthropology?
How Does The Body Farm Contribute To Science & Criminal Justice?
- The Forensic Anthropology Data Bank
- "The Forensic Anthropology Data Bank (FDB) was started in 1986 with a grant from the National Institute of Justice. The FDB contains extensive demographic information for many cases, including place of birth, medical history, occupation, stature, and weight. The skeletal information for cases includes cranial and postcranial metrics, suture closure information, various aging criteria scores, non-metric cranial information, perimortem trauma, congenital traits, and dental observations."
All of which is available for researchers and law enforcement to access.
So You Want To Donate Your Body To The Body Farm...
- Body Donation Program
- Be a part of forensics research, contribute even after you die, and have a much better view than the inside of a casket.
- Forensic Anthropology Donation Program Policy
- Download the PDF regarding body farm donation policies.
- Tour The Body Farm
- WARNING
Graphic images of dead bodies in situ in the Anthropology Research Facility.
Why Is It Called "The Body Farm" Anyway?
In any case, "The Body Farm" is what it's always been called by Knoxville residents.
The Body Farm
A Kay Scarpetta Mystery
The Body Farm
A mystery/thriller by Patricia Cornwell that has been likened to "Silence of The Lambs".
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Where Can I Read More About The Body Farm?
- Forensic Anthropology Center
- The homepage for the Forensic Anthropology Center at The University of Tennessee Knoxville, aka "The Body Farm".
- The Body Farm: Tennessee Anthropology Research Facility
- Excerpt of Time of Death by Katherine Ramsland.
Death's Acre
Inside the Legendary Forensic Lab the Body Farm Where the Dead Do Tell Tales
Death's Acre: Inside the Legendary Forensic Lab the Body Farm Where the Dead Do Tell Tales
Death's Acre: Inside the Legendary Forensic Lab the Body Farm Where the Dead Do Tell Tales (Paperback)
by William Bass, Jon Jefferson
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Death's Acre: Inside the Legendary Forensic Lab, The Body Farm, Where the Dead Do Tell Tales (includes 16 pages of B&W photos)
Death's Acre: Inside the Legendary Forensic Lab the Body Farm Where the Dead Do Tell Tales (Hardback)
by William Bass, Jon Jefferson
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Beyond the Body Farm: A Legendary Bone Detective Explores Murder, Mysteries, and the Revolution in Forensic Science
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What people are saying about "The Body Farm"
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Recent articles about Bill Bass, founder of The Body Farm
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All About Forensic Science
Forensic Science blog by David Webb & Dr. Iain Pretty. David Webb is a forensic psychologist; Dr. Pretty is in the field of Forensic Odontology.
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"(At the time) there was nothing much in the literature, so I asked the dean if I could have a small piece of land to put bodies on. That was the beginning of what has been 29 years of trying to figure out what happens to people. I think all we've done is scratch the surface."Dr. William M. Bass
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Pierce_This_2
Fasinating, I enjoyed the show about the body farm. 5 star lens. How to measure a belly button ring Posted December 22, 2007 |
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David_Webb
Excellent lens. Thought you might like to know that I listened to a very interesting podcast featuring Dr. Bill Bass, the details of which are posted on my Forensic Science Blog Posted July 08, 2007 |
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brookehudson
My favorite shows are Forensic Files, Body of Evidence, Dr. G., Cold Case Files, and more Forensic related shows. This is an awesome lens. Body Farm can surely help solve a crime. 5 stars Posted July 04, 2007 |
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1hugemall
Terrific lens on the body farm. Lots of great information and very interesting. PLEASE keep up the GREAT work! Posted June 26, 2007 |
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KimGiancaterino
Excellent job! I've lensrolled you with my Patricia Cornwell lens. Posted May 17, 2007 |
