Freeman Ranch Body Farm (Texas State University)

USA / Texas / San Marcos /
 university, anthropology, forensics
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Ranch used by Texas State University where human decomposition can be studied in a variety of settings. The aim is to gain a better understanding of the decomposition process, permitting the development of techniques for extracting information (such as the timing and circumstances of death) from human remains. Body farm research is particularly important within forensic anthropology and related disciplines, and has applications in the fields of law enforcement and forensic science. Five such facilities exist in the United States, with the research facility operated by Texas State University at Freeman Ranch being the largest at seven acres.
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Coordinates:   29°55'50"N   98°0'0"W
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