by Lorraine Palmer | Nov 17, 2025 | Death Cleanup
The final phase of a medicolegal death investigation involves a series of structured responsibilities designed to ensure legal compliance, maintain the chain of custody, protect public health, and support surviving family members. These steps include maintaining and... 
by Lorraine Palmer | Nov 3, 2025 | Death Cleanup
Compiling a decedent profile is an essential component in establishing the manner of death and can influence the scope of investigation, jurisdictional authority, and subsequent investigative actions. A comprehensive profile typically includes the decedent’s discovery... 
by Lorraine Palmer | Sep 12, 2025 | Death Cleanup
In death investigations, meticulous documentation of the body is one of the most critical responsibilities of a Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI). Proper examination, evidence preservation, and communication form the foundation for determining the cause and manner... 
by Lorraine Palmer | Jun 25, 2025 | Death Cleanup
In the field of medicolegal death investigation, documenting and evaluating the scene is a foundational step in determining the cause and manner of death. A thorough and methodical approach to scene documentation—through photography, written notes, witness interviews,... 
by Lorraine Palmer | May 12, 2025 | Death Cleanup
Every death scene presents unique circumstances, and procedures may vary accordingly. However, there are seven core components that are typically addressed during a scene investigation: MDI Introduction and Role ClarificationThe Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI)... 
by Lorraine Palmer | Apr 29, 2025 | Death Cleanup
As a professional biohazard cleanup company, our primary responsibility is to safely and thoroughly remediate areas affected by biohazards following a death. However, before we can begin the death cleanup process, the scene must first be officially released by the...
