Senior Capstone

Forensic Time-of-Death (TOD) Estimation and Multi-Model Crime Scene Analysis

In an era where digital forensic tools are reshaping criminal investigations, my senior capstone project at Carson-Newman University is focused on enhancing the precision of forensic time-of-death estimation and streamlining crime scene analysis. Utilizing C++, this project is developing a computational tool that integrates robust temperature-based algorithms with systematic evidence collection protocols, covering a range of crime types including homicide, theft, and grand theft auto just to name a few.

This tool is aimed to improve the accuracy of estimating the time of death by accounting for environmental factors and individual physiological conditions, while also ensuring a standardized approach to gathering physical, testimonial, and toxicological evidence. It is designed to reduce human error and increase the efficiency of forensic investigations, the project is crafting a user-friendly interface that guides investigators through a structured investigative process.