Facing a death in the family is hard enough, but when your home becomes a crime scene because of that death, it can quickly become overwhelming – especially where suicide is involved. If you or a loved one is facing a suicide crime scene, here are some simple tips for handling the situation. Report to …
A crime scene can wreak havoc on those around it. From victims to responders to witnesses, everyone handles the aftermath differently. Thankfully, if you’re dealing with crime scene cleanup in Austin, you have resources available to you to help you out. Take a look at some of these resources that might be helpful if you …
Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash It seems like when things go wrong, the worst thing that remains is the bad odor they leave behind. You can clean and clean, but odors are some of the hardest things to get rid of. In our line of work, odor removal typically refers to things like biohazards, …
When a crime scene happens, it seems like a never-ending story. The crime itself was most likely horrific. Then there is the investigation, with numerous people tracking through your home or business. When they are finished, the mess of the crime remains. Cleaning up crime scenes shouldn’t rest on your shoulders alone. Take a look …
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Death is a fact of life, and many of us have dealt with the aftermath. This can range from losing loved ones to disease or perhaps old age to dealing with things like suicide, crime, and more. Unfortunately, when a loved one passes away and they are alone, many affected people deal with survivor’s guilt …
Most people will never need to request a crime scene clean-up in their lifetime. For those who do, it’s often a very overwhelming and stressful process. You may not know who to call or what a crime scene clean-up involves. Who Cleans Up Crime Scenes? When a homicide or suicide happens, many people think that …
Although many of us have seen a crime scene on television or in movies, most people aren’t familiar with how a tragic situation like that actually affects the people involved. While the emotional and psychological consequences of any violent crime will be felt for years afterward, crimes often also leave a physical mess that needs …
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It’s been a year since the dawn of COVID-19 and people are still struggling to stay safe. Lockdowns, quarantines, and business closures have ravaged the economy and pushed people to the brink of poverty. Many have lost their jobs, their businesses, and even their livelihoods. Savings have been depleted while people still struggle to cope. …
What do you think about when you hear the term “blood spatter?” These days, you probably have a family member or someone you know who watches all of the true crime documentaries and fictional TV programs that have come up around the tragedies of the American homicide business and crime prevention worldwide. If so, you’ll …
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The year 2020 has been an unpredictable roller coaster ride from the very beginning to the current day. Throughout that time, the rate of crime throughout the Austin area has risen and more people are suffering the resulting violence and trauma. As of November 9, 2020, there have been 44 murders in Austin, Texas in …
