Estimation of the post mortem interval is defined as the length of time between death and corpse discovery. ... Forensic entomology is considered the most accurate method for estimating the elapsed time since death, particularly when more than 3 days have elapsed.

What is the postmortem interval and why is it significant?

The time between death and finding a body is called the post-mortem interval (PMI). Determining the PMI is important, because having a time frame can help with the identification of the human remains and contribute to investigate the possible causes of death [1].

What is minimum postmortem interval?

Termed “minimum postmortem interval” (_minPMI), the entomological estimation of this time period is based on the assumption that insects, commonly found in association with decomposing remains, arrive at a carcass shortly after death.