The Wimberley Lions Forum welcomes Chris McMillan, graduate student and donation leader for the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University (FACTS), known worldwide as the “Body Farm,” for an unforgettable evening exploring how forensic research helps solve mysteries, bring justice, and teach science from the ground up.
The presentation, “Science, Justice, and the Story of Life After Death: Forensics at local Body Farm” will take place on November 18 at 6 p.m. at the Wimberley Community Center, 14068 RR12. Admission is free and open to the public.
“Every donor is a teacher,” said McMil- lan. “Our research isn’t about death — it’s about understanding what happens afterward, so we can help the living find answers.”
The Texas State Forensic Anthropology Center, one of only a few such facilities in the world, studies how human remains decompose in different environments. The research provides vital information for law enforcement, disaster recovery teams and forensic scientists.
“It’s rare that the public gets a glimpse into this kind of work,” says Gale Wiley of the Wimberley Lions Forum. “Chris McMillan’s talk promises to be fascinating and accessible. It might lead some in the audience to consider donating their bodies to the Body Farm for science.”
The Wimberley Lions Forum Series brings distinguished speakers to share ideas that matter — from science and education to the arts and community service.
