Answer:
1. When Dr. Bass works cases, either cold cases or ongoing investigation, what is his role in the investigation?
Dr. Bass’s role in an investigation is helping to identify the body and giving clues on how they died or how long they have been dead.
2. What role does the Body Farm play in forensic science?
The Body Farm plays an important role in forensic science because it has given all possible education and information on the decomposition of bodies.
3. What is the “sniffer”? Why could this development be important?
The sniffer is a mechanical device that you carry in your hand and walk across the grounds of the Body Farm. The sniffer will pick up some compounds of decomposing bodies.
4. Are insects a fool-proof way to determine time of death? Why or why not?
Insects are a great predictor of how long a body has been dead if the body is outside where the insects can get to it.
5. Why are family members or law enforcement personnel sometimes interested in having people like Dr. Bass take a look at old cases?
Family members and law enforcement personnel are sometimes interested in having someone like Dr. Bass because a forensic anthropologist can help solve and close cold cases even if decades have gone by.
