05 Jan Murder of Danielle van Dam (2002)
1. Read the Danielle Van Dam Murder Case article on the bottom of page 123.
2. Watch the following video that outlines the details of the case:
The Heartbreaking Story of Danielle Van Dam
3. Watch the following videos related to the entomology evidence in the case:
The Murder of Danielle Van Dam
Forensic Entomology (start video at the 5:35 time mark)
Based on your review of the videos, the textbook and Internet research, why do you think the conclusions (opinions) of the four Forensic Entomologists who testified in the case were different? What are some variables that must be taken into consideration by a Forensic Entomologist when estimating time of death?
