
Amoret Whitaker
Entomologist specializing in using flies and fleas to solve crimes
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Mar 27, 2024 • 21min
The Infinite Monkey's Guide To… Murder
Entomologist Amoret Whitaker and criminal psychologist Dr. Julia Shaw discuss using flies and fleas to solve crimes. They explore humanity's potential for murder, along with nature's own homicidal tendencies. Topics include forensic botany, the role of fleas in investigations, and the gruesome tactics of wasps and fungi in targeting their prey.

Jun 17, 2013 • 27min
Amoret Whitaker
Entomologist Amoret Whitaker shares her expertise in using insects to assist in crime scene investigations. She discusses the intricate life cycles of flies, beetles, and other bugs feeding on decomposing bodies. Whitaker's work with police services, including collecting and analyzing insect evidence, helps pinpoint the time of death accurately. She also talks about her visits to the 'Body Farm' in Tennessee and emphasizes the incredible nature of these often-reviled creatures.