Department of Biology Faculty - Dr. Neal Haskell, Ph.D., M.S.

Doctor Haskell is the most recent addition to our Biology department.  His main area of expertise is Forensic Entomology. Entomology refers to insects and Forensic refers to investigation into the cause of death.  Dr. Haskell uses his knowledge of the life cycles of insects to determine time and location of death.  He is one of the creators of this area of criminal investigation.  For example, he coauthored the first textbook on Forensic Entomology for law enforcement.  He has testified at numerous trials across the country and around the world. This link takes you to one such case. The FBI, Indiana State Police, New York State Police, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Canada’s Office of the Chief Coroner are among hundreds of law enforcement agencies that have hired Dr. Haskell as forensic entomology consultant. Dr. Haskell and his work have been featured on PBS, A&E, The History Channel and The Learning Channel as well as in Popular Science and Discovery magazines.  His work has been published in several major journals and books and helped inspire the television show CSI.  The book “Dead Reckoning” by Baden and Roach has a full chapter on Dr. Haskell. He has participated in hundreds of criminal investigations and testified as an expert witness in numerous criminal trials throughout the country as well as outside the United States.  Dr. Haskell is recognized as an expert witness in the courts in Canada and in 27 States in the United States. Here is a link to a case where Dr. Haskell’s testimony may help free three possibly wrongfully convicted young men. Our students have accompanied him on several of his trips and participated in his research.  Dr. Haskell has received 11 grants for his research. Dr. Haskell’s degrees include: - Doctorate, Forensic Entomology, Purdue University - Master of Science, Forensic Entomology, Purdue University - Bachelor of Science, Entomology, Purdue University Dr. Haskell can be contacted here, or by phoning 219-866-7824

For more information on Forensics and Forensic Entomology, click here.

For information on the program here at Saint Joseph's College, as written by one of Dr. Haskell's students, Megan Taylor, click here

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