Although forensic botany is relatively new in the field of forensic science, Cholewa said helping the public identify plants is something she’s always done. She said she receives calls dealing with ...

Police have called in a botanist, archaeologist and anthropologist as work continues to identify the skeletal human remains found at Festival Park.

For forensic scientist Bridget Thurn, it was a unique opportunity to investigate the intersection of botany and forensic chemistry. Thurn is completing a Ph.D. in forensic chemistry at the ...