December 19, 2014
An unpleasant subject to some, autopsies or post-mortem exams have traditionally been the best way to garner important scientific evidence related to the human body. They also play an important role in determining the cause of death in situations where circumstances are questionable. Autopsies are performed under the direction of the local coroner or another […]
December 16, 2014
Thanks to the influence of pop culture, these days the average person is more knowledgeable about crime scene investigations than ever before. One aspect of such investigations involves bloodstain pattern analysis, which can be extremely useful to law enforcement when seeking clues to violent crimes. Examining blood patterns at the scene of a crime can […]
December 11, 2014
As with death cleanup, many prefer not to know the ins and outs of the funeral business. However, Aftermath understands the difficult responsibilities faced by funeral professionals, and has tailored programs and services to fit the needs of the death care industry. Learn more about how a crime scene cleanup service can provide valuable assistance […]
December 9, 2014
Every day, businesses across the US are faced with the difficult prospect of biohazard cleanup. Even though the apparent physical dangers in some industries are minimal, it’s quickly becoming standard practice for retailers, manufacturers, transportation providers and hotel chains to establish a contractual relationship with a professional crime scene clean up company, so that when […]
December 5, 2014
August is a hot time of year for most of the US. In New Mexico, the temperature remains warm but steady, averaging 84 degrees. While it may be a great time to visit the pool, it can make some already challenging jobs increasingly difficult. On one summer afternoon, a homeowner phoned Aftermath to describe a […]
December 2, 2014
It’s a situation most people will experience at least once in a lifetime. An elderly parent or relative passes on, and the family must decide what to do with decades of collected memories, cherished treasures, and the all the other material possessions that accompany modern living. Whether you’ve been down this road before or have […]
November 28, 2014
What You Need to Do if You Witness a Homicide Witnessing a murder has different immediate impacts on different individuals. The most important thing to do is get help and stay safe, even if you are afraid to contact the police or do not feel like you cannot handle any sort of interview. Be honest […]
November 25, 2014
Because things like violent crime or serious accidents are out of the ordinary, most people don’t make plans for them. Even when they do, very few consider what they’ll do after the crisis has passed. Depending on the type of emergency, you might need the services of a remediation company like Aftermath. So how do […]
November 21, 2014
A death in the family is a difficult and taxing experience no matter how it happens. Moreover, when the circumstances of a tragedy draw the attention of outsiders such as the media and police, few families are prepared to adequately cope with the additional pressures. While there is no one way to deal with the […]
November 18, 2014
It’s a topic many of us are familiar with. We’ve all seen images of hoarded homes on TV or heard stories of city officials evicting residents from their property because they’ve allowed too much junk to accumulate. The easy thing to do is to dismiss hoarding behavior as pure laziness; people should know better than […]