Friday, October 5th, 2007

The Body Farm

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In 1992, Ira investigated how forensic anthropologists solve crimes using bugs. Plus, take a tour of "The Body Farm." Beware: it is as gruesome as it sounds. (Credits: ) Viewed 9472 times. See More Videos

Join Ira for a talk with "Body Farm" founder and forensic anthropologist Bill Bass on what bones can tell police about a crime.

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Bill Bass
Forensic Anthropologist Author, "Beyond the Body Farm: A Legendary Bone Detective Explores Murders, Mysteries, and the Revolution in Forensic Science" Knoxville, Tennessee

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Segment produced by:Annette Heist

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