Why is Gabby Petito Important?
In late 2021, it was nearly impossible to turn to any social media or news network without seeing the young, smiling face […]
Skeletonization: The Final Stage of Decomposition
After death, the human body goes through several stages of decomposition. If a corpse is left untouched, Mother Nature gets to work immediately and […]
What is Livor Mortis?
Livor Mortis (or lividity) is the pooling of blood and body fluids at the lowest point of a body after death. Sometimes […]
Famous Murder Cases That Changed America
For this Fourth of July, The National Crime Scene Cleanup would like to honor America by chronicling the murder stories that helped […]
Does Your Hair and Nails Grow After You Die?
Families ask this all the time. Your hair and nails completely stop growing after you die. Many grieving families believe they see […]
Philip Markoff, The Craigslist Killer
Phillip Markoff, Boston University medical student and former member of the National Honor Society, became a notorious thief and a murderer in […]
Statistics on Weapons Used in Crime (2022)
When you think of all the potential weapons used in crime, if your first thought was guns, you’re not too far off. […]
Steps in a Crime Scene Investigation
The processing steps in a crime scene investigation is undeniably fascinating. From technology to analysis, the teams that drive crime scene investigations […]
What Was The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre?
Valentine’s Day is known for romance and expressing how much your loved one means to you. But did you know that there […]
What Happens to a Dead Body During Cremation?
Our culture in the US tends to avoid facts about death. We don’t like to think about it. But, the reality is, […]