Marcella H. Sorg

About the Author

Dr. Marcella H. Sorg is a distinguished forensic anthropologist and professor emerita at the University of Maine, where she has dedicated her career to unraveling the mysteries of human decomposition and the scientific analysis of death scenes. With decades of experience in forensic taphonomy, she has collaborated with law enforcement agencies across the United States, contributing to numerous cold case investigations and advancing the field through rigorous research and fieldwork. Her seminal work, 'Forensic Taphonomy: The Postmortem Fate of Human Remains (Forensicnetbase),' serves as a cornerstone text for professionals in forensic science, offering comprehensive insights into the environmental and biological factors influencing postmortem changes. Sorg's expertise extends to bioarchaeology and human rights investigations, where she applies her knowledge to identify victims of violence and natural disasters, bridging the gap between academia and real-world justice.