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Losing a loved one to suicide is a traumatic event that changes the course and the essence of the survivor’s life. Many feel responsible for the death and wonder how they missed the signs or if they could have stopped it somehow. According to the CDC, suicide is a...

  Suicide: The Signs, Causes, & Prevention Resources Life can be overwhelming for many. For some, their circumstances, struggles, or perhaps the state of their mental health can create extra stress, pain, and unbearable burdens.  At times the weight of their...

Signs and Symptoms of Crystal Meth Crystal meth is a narcotic whose common name is Crystal Methamphetamine. It is a drug that is used for recreational purposes as there aren’t any medical uses for it, but it is extremely addictive. This drug typically comes in a clear...

How Much Does it Cost to Clean a Crime Scene? Experiencing the scene of a crime is an experience few can forget. It is a difficult scene to process physically and emotionally especially for family members of the deceased. Residential owners or family members of the...

Walking into a crime scene is a harrowing experience, and there is a lot to think about during a time when you will be under a lot of stress and might not be thinking straight. The only thing that can make this experience more stressful is walking into a crime scene...

How Police Officers Tell Next of Kin About Homicide Victims  Law enforcement officers are tasked with the difficult job of letting next of kin know that their loved one has been murdered. Every time a homicide occurs, officers and first responders are the first to be...

What is Fentanyl? There is a drug epidemic in our country that is affecting a magnitude of people residing in the US. This opioid epidemic is driven by illicit drugs such as Fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine to name a few. According to the American...

Initial Procedures taken by Law Enforcement Due to the nature of suicide, authorities must investigate the scene to rule out any foul play prior to advising the families. Officers are given the difficult task of disclosing the incident to families of the deceased.  It...

Therapy for Hoarders and What studies have shown Everyone can benefit from therapy and mental health resources. We at Spaulding Decon, encounter traumatic scenes daily. Whether it is a suicide, crime scene or hoard, we are cognizant that these scenes can leave a...

Dealing with an Unattended Death in another State Handling the death of a family member is never easy. In this blog post, we will address a specific situation; when a family member's death is unattended, and you don’t live in their area. This can be a stressful,...

Unattended Death Investigation Process Some unattended deaths are considered suspicious when foul play is suspected. Law enforcement will use forensic science and investigation techniques to calculate every detail of the victim's death, including time, place, and...