Hoarding has long been a problem that has been hidden away from society for obvious reasons and doctors are only just beginning to unravel the mysteries locked away in the mind of someone who suffers from this highly debilitating disorder. Hoarding isn’t as “unheard” of as what we once thought, in fact three to five […]
In order to do this job, it is important to understand what you will see as part of the profession. Crime scenes where there was violence will have broken items and may include damage to walls, doors, and glass. Any location where a person has died will have bodily fluids and various types of stains […]
Depression carries a high risk of suicide. Anybody who expresses suicidal thoughts or intentions should be taken very seriously. Do not hesitate to call your local suicide hotline immediately. Call 800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433) or 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255) or the deaf hotline at 800-799-4889. Recently we were all heartbroken to learn about the tragic death of Robin Williams, […]
The worst calls we get, in my professional opinion, are the ones that involve shotguns. The devastation caused by one of these firearms is unlike any other. Often these scenes are the most technical in terms of clean up because, particularly in a small space like a bathroom or bedroom, the gore tends to be […]
Foreclosure forces families out of their homes, usually in a last minute rush and under extreme duress with very tense emotions. As a result, most foreclosure properties are not left in sanitary condition, and some are downright dangerous. Not only may furniture and personal items be left behind, but items in the home like cabinetry […]