In 1935, when decomposing body parts were found under a bridge, maggots were used to determine time-of-death and bugs became evidence for the first time.

CatchingKillers

Smithsonian Channel

Measuring Time with Maggots

JUN 22, 20123 MIN
CatchingKillers

Measuring Time with Maggots

JUN 22, 20123 MIN

Description

In 1935, when decomposing body parts were found under a bridge, maggots were used to determine time-of-death and bugs became evidence for the first time.