Orange Beach Suicide
Financial Woes Leads to Suicide for Orange Beach Man Six months into his lease, John realized he had over extended himself to the point that he was going to make some serious decisions to change something, anything to make it better. Work was going about as good as could be expected for this time of […]
Tragic Date Night in Atlanta
Jane and John Started a Regular “Date Night” Jane and John Doe, ages 31 and 33 respectively, recently reconciled from a trial separation. The couple had experienced a rough six months as John lost his 3rd shift supervisor position at an Atlanta industrial warehouse. Jane was a stay at home mom to a precious little […]
A Brutal Death
A Brutal Unattended Death John Doe, age 47, was found nearly two weeks after he died alone in his one bedroom Destin, Florida apartment. A newcomer to the area, John had transferred to Destin from Montgomery, Alabama where he worked as a financial advisor for an investment firm. He had made a few new friends […]
Violent Murders Continuing in Baltimore Area
Five year old child escapes from Double Murder-Suicide Frederick County, Maryland, just 40 miles west of Baltimore, police found Ben Asefa, age 40, Barbara Giomarelli age 42, and 3 month old Samuel Asefa dead. The other family member, a five year old little girl managed to escape the horrific bloody scene and safely escape to […]
Homeowner’s Insurance
The Perils of Homeowner’s Insurance Most of us who own a home (or rent) know we need to have homeowner’s insurance just if we have a fire or damage from a storm. Most of us never think about homeowner’s insurance covering a grisly suicide or murder scene. God forbid, it’s more than our minds really […]
Suicide: Myth VS. Fact
Desperation and the Suicidal Myths and Facts More than 36,000 people take their own lives each year. Approximately 5 million people attempt suicide and one of them succeeds about every 17 minutes, “I hate my life. “ …“ You will be better off without me.”…“I won’t be a problem much longer.” If you are hearing […]
America’s Violent Statistics
America the Violent? Just take a look at headlines from the news last week: “Funeral services set for mother, son killed in double murder suicide” (KY) “Protection orders didn’t stop horrific murder” (AZ) “Four dead in gruesome murder suicide pact vowed to kill themselves before facing child porn charges” (TN) How does America compare to […]
Baltimore Homicides
Baltimore Homicide Rate hits over 200 in 2013 November 7, 24 year old Katira Drummond was shot on a Baltimore sidewalk and later died making her the 200th homicide victim this year. Drummond was the fourth homicide victim in the Franklin Square neighborhood. Less than a mile away the same day a young black man […]
Lauren Giddings Crime Scene Photos: “The Perfect Murder”
Georgia Man Claimed He Would Commit the Perfect Murder Stephen Mark McDaniel began to plot what he called the “perfect murder” and bragged that he would never get caught. The recent law school graduate is now in the Bibb County jail charged with premeditated murder and possession of child pornography. William and Karen Giddings sued […]
Suicidal Veterans
Startling Suicide Rate Among Veterans The Department of Veteran’s Affairs released statistics in February 2013 which is based on reported suicides from their own database from 1999-2011 in 21 states. Suicide among veterans happens about once every 65 minutes; About 22 suicides a day. The recent celebration of Veterans Day reminds us how important our […]
Horrendous Florida Murder
Kentucky Man Accused in Horrendous Florida Murder “How anybody could mutilate somebody to that degree is beyond me,” said Sheriff David Shoar, of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Department. Greenup county Kentucky man, Timothy Dale Rose, not only killed his girlfriend, Jan Dunn Keller, age 48, he also dismembered her body, decapitated her, and buried […]
Dangerous Meth Labs Make their Way to Florida
Meth Has Become an Epidemic In the past 5 years the production of methamphetamine (meth) in illegal labs has become a problem in Florida. The production of meth used to be located mostly in central Florida but has recently started to grow in the Northern panhandle area. The production of Meth used to be limited […]
Hoarding At Its Worst
Beyond Belief, Hoarding at its Worst! As she showed off her kitchen Michelle (no last name given) was as proud as if she were a professional chef, pulling her quiche pan out of a pile of garbage stacked thigh high. She also showed off the pan she used to boil crab in which also was […]
FaceBook Killer
Social Media Confession Derek Medina confesses to the world he murdered his wife via Facebook before he turns himself into the police this past August. “I’m going to prison or death sentence for killing my wife,” Medina wrote. “Love you guys, miss you guys, take care Facebook people. You will see me in the news.” […]
Gruesome Murders In New York City
Murders in New York New York is the third most populous state in the United States with a population of over 8.3 million as of 2012. The murder rate reported December 26, 2012 for New York was lower than in previous years with 414 homicides reported as of this date. It is estimated that suicide […]
Bewildering Family Murder in Washington, DC
Shocking and senseless murder In recent news, four children were unfortunately murdered by their mother in Washington DC. Benita Jacks was convicted of murdering her four daughters ranging from age 5-17. Jacks was also found guilty of child cruelty and first degree murder of the three youngest girls. The girls were found in January of […]
Incredible Yet Deadly Freak Accidents
The Reality of Life in the End is Death How or when that happens is unknown. Unexpected tragedies, accidents and trauma can occur at any time to anyone anywhere. Advanced Bio-Treatment has professional accident, trauma and crime scene cleaning crews ready to go 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Here are a few […]
Staggering Rate of Accidents in the Workplace
Surprising Statistics in the Workplace The Health and Safety Administration reports that 48 people lost their lives in workplace accidents last year alone. What about your workplace? What can be done to lower the rate of on the job accidents and fatalities? How safe is your workplace? It doesn’t matter how large your business is, […]
Mass Murder, Murder Suicide On The Rise
Just last week six people were killed in an apparent murder suicide in Charleston, South Carolina. A man called 911 stating he needed a deputy because he was thinking about hurting himself. When police arrived, the SWAT team tried to talk the man into coming outside, when he refused they went into the home and […]
Bizarre But True
Crime scene technicians come across some very strange situations in the course of their work. In a recent incident in Durham, NC, a decomposing body was found in the ductwork of an empty former convenience store. The body was discovered as a result of a 911 call that indicated “they weren’t 100% sure it was […]
Those Nasty Contagions
Infectious waste is an issue The technicians from Advance Bio-Treatment face infectious waste in our cleanup situations. Let’s face it, staph, MRSA, cellulitis, etc., are nasty infections and they are contagious. There are over 30 strains of staph but Staphylococcus aureus is the one that is the most common. The spread of staph can be […]
Who Commits Violent Crimes?
Violent crimes are difficult to understand Family members are left shattered emotionally with many questions that may never be answered. Crime scene cleanup is a job for the compassionate professional who can work quickly and efficiently. Family members may be present and need to be handled with empathy and compassion. While the potential for violence […]
Characteristics of Organized Crime
In the scope of the crime scene cleanup business we come across situations that could be the result of organized crime activity. Organized crime exists in all societies across the world to the extent that international security is at risk as well as local economies. Those who are involved in organized crime do not work […]
The Hoarder Mentality
To you and I the inside of the hoarder’s home is a mess of clutter and confusion. Random objects here and there, stacked to the ceiling, piles of paper, random objects of little apparent value. While most of us have a sense of nostalgia and sentiment to keep memorabilia, the hoarder cannot seem to differentiate […]
The Homicidal Mind
Behind The Scenes It is said by experts that there are two basic motives for homicide. Instrumental homicides are typically motivated by financial gain, or other forms of gain. Expressive homicides, are more impulsive, emotional, the result of anger, resentment, public humiliation,and rage. A recent cleanup job ABT was hired to do perhaps was a result […]
Innocence Gone?
Remember the days when you played outside on the merry go round, the swings and the slides at recess? Or when you parents took you to the park and you played skip to my lou and jumped rope and sang little songs like “Oh Little Playmate?” Oh little playmate, come out and play with me, […]
After the Burglary
After a hard day at work you can’t wait to get home and relax, enjoy a glass of wine and dinner. You pull into the driveway and something feels different, can’t quite put your finger on it, but you feel it. Nevertheless you proceed into your house as usual, key in the lock, open the […]
Death and Decomposition
Crime scene cleanup professionals face some very disturbing scenes which most people never even think about. There are some times when a death has occurred without anyone else being present, the body not discovered perhaps for weeks. This is referred to as “unattended death.” In situations such as these the unpleasant process of decomposition has […]
Help for Crime Victims
Every year millions of innocent people are the victims of violent crime. The trauma emotionally is devastating. There are additional concerns and issues that arise from crime. There are some sources for crime victims to turn to for help. Every state has its own Crime Victim Compensation program and determination for eligibility is governed by […]
Cruelty and Crime in Families
Crime is everywhere, unfortunately, family are most often the victims. An Atlanta mother and two of her children were brutally stabbed to death in their home. Eugene McCoy, age 21, was charged with the murder and brutal assault of his mother and two siblings, one of his sisters escaped and called police. The family members were […]
Could We Become The Walking Dead?
The word “Zombie” in some cultures means the spirit of the dead. In the Haitian culture, Zombies are very real and to be feared. How does one become a Zombie? According to theories there are two main ways you could become a Zombie, one is a person who is cursed dies and returns as a […]
CTS Decon
A fact of life seems to be prevalent today, when the economy is bad crime rates seem to go UP. The need for qualified professionals in the crime scene cleanup industry is growing. What does it take to do this work? What does it mean to do CTS Decon? CTS Decon is a term given […]
Crime Scenes in the Real World
Popular shows, such as CSI, shows the drama of crime scene investigation, they don’t really show what crime scene cleanup is all about. The scene of a crime is often very bloody and requires a professional crime scene cleanup team after investigators get the necessary information they need to solve the crime. Blood spatters at […]
A Lesson In Biohazard Cleanup Terms
Advance Bio-Treatment is known for working in the community for many years. We know how difficult and traumatic a crime scene cleanup can be. Our services are perhaps unknown to you until you have a tragic or emergency situation to deal with. We hope you never have to use our crime scene services, but take […]
Gang Related Crime On The Rise In Baltimore
Commonly a “gang” is thought of as at least three or more individuals who commit crime and identify themselves with a name or a sign. The crime rate, particularly murder, is on the increase in Baltimore, largely due to gang related crimes. More than 60% of fatal shootings resulted from execution style shootings in the […]
New Jersey: Strange But True
We have all heard the stories about the “cat lady” or the spinsters living alone with a houseful of dogs. Rarely do we hear about the clean up of a hoarding situation. Sadly, there are numerous true cases of people who live in just such situations with animals galore throughout their home, dropping feces and […]
First Responders and Why We Love Them
First responders are typically trained in by the US Department of Transportation. The first responders who is trained to give emergency medical care, generally speaking, arrives at the scene before the higher trained medical professionals do. To be a first responder can mean being a volunteer, hours not defined, on the scene assistance. First responders […]
October 7, National Day Without Stigma
National Suicide Prevention Month Ends October 7, National Day Without Stigma The stigma, shame and silence that accompanies mental health problems and suicide contributes to a high rate of suicide among college students. More than 1,100 college students die each year from suicide. Death by suicide has been reported as being the second leading cause of […]
Water Damage Restoration
Water damage can occur at any time and usually at the most inconvenient time. Whether broken or busted pipes are the source of the water damage or flooding from heavy rainfall, damage can be devastating. Water can reach very deep levels quickly. Flash floods can take only minutes to destroy property. Flash flooding is the […]
Cleanup of a Foreclosed Home
Tough economic times has taken its toll on struggling homeowners. Per Wikipedia “In 2010, the highest rates of foreclosure filings were in Las Vegas, Nevada; Fort Myers, Florida; Modesto, California; Scottsdale, Arizona; Miami, Florida; and Ontario, California. The geographic diversity of these cities is made up for by the fact they these are all relatively […]
Hydrogen Peroxide Fogging System Kills CDIFF, Staph, MRSA and HIV
Advanced Bio Treatment has been a pioneer and leader in the Crime Scene and Bio hazard Clean-up Service for years, and now they have proven it once again. Advanced Bio Treatment is happy to announce that they have a new method to clean up a room after it has been exposed to dangerous bacteria and […]
Expert Biohazard Cleanup: Unattended Death, Human Decomposition, Urine-Feces Odor Clean Up By Expert
by: Jerry Turner President and CEO For more information click here: www.advancedbio-treatment.com/urine-feces-cleanup.php A gentleman moved into a beautiful two story house, with a garage built underneath, in Decatur, Georgia (GA), a suburb of Atlanta in the Dekalb / Fulton county area. He was a meticulous man, especially, in prearranging his suicide. He placed all insurance […]
Choosing A Crime Scene Cleanup Company After Murder; Must Be Experienced, OSHA Compliant, Insured
For more info click here: www.advancedbio-treatment.com/crime-scene-cleanup.php When hiring a crime scene cleanup company it is absolutely crucial for an individual to choose the most knowledgeable and qualified business. An inexperienced cleanup firm will only bring future liability to the property owner, as well as, potentially cause injury or sickness to future occupants. To avoid these […]
Suicide Cleanup Work Requires Professional Biohazard Removal Training
A recent ruling by the Washington Court of Appeals has thrown a spotlight on the importance of proper training when performing biohazard removal work such as suicide scene cleanup. Debbie Rothwell, a custodian for the Nine Mile Falls School District in Washington state, was instructed by the school district superintendent to cleanup a suicide scene […]
A Caring Suicide Cleanup Company: National Suicide Prevention Week
National Suicide Prevention Week is September 9 – 15th, 2012 and is the week of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, 2012. As a suicide scene cleanup company, Advanced Bio Treatment frequently deals with the aftermath of suicide. In honor of Suicide Prevention Week we wanted to share some activities and resources for anyone […]
Odor Certified Firm – Crime Scene Cleanup Company Gets Foreman Odor Certified
Atlanta, Georgia, August 20, 2012 — Advanced Bio Treatment is proud to announce that Atlanta, Georgia Team Leader Karen Turner has been certified by the IICRC as an odor removal technician. Advanced Bio Treatment is a company of well-trained technicians who specialize in crime scene cleanup and odor removal of all types. This work frequently involves […]
Customer Service Training For High Stress Situations
Everyone in the business community understands the importance of good customer service. Especially in high stress situations, the level of customer service can define the image of a company in a customer’s mind. However, providing good customer service in high stress situations is often as difficult as it is important. As crime scene cleanup technicians, […]
Advanced Bio Treatment (ABT): Not Your Average Crime Scene Cleanup Company
Crime scene clean up is a niche market within the cleaning industry. It involves cleaning up dangerous material. This could mean the biologically contaminated scene of a violent death (homicide, suicide or accidental) or the chemically contaminated scene of a meth lab. Advanced Bio Treatment’s specially trained technicians come in and restore the scene by […]
Frederick MD, DC, PA, VA – Certifying Crime & Suicide Scene Cleanup Tech
Frederick, Maryland – Advanced Bio Treatment, Jerry Turner, owner recently hired four new crime scene cleanup certified technicians for the Washington D.C. and Baltimore, MD area. He spent ten days training and certifying the technicians to service Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania areas.
Renting out a home? Make sure you get the right insurance!
Are you an “accidental landlord“? There are more of them these days.They are the people who never intended to be landlords, but maybe they bought a new house and couldn’t sell the old one, so they’re renting it out. Some are those who bought a vacation home, but find they must bring in short-term tenants […]