Postmortem Interval Estimation in Saudi Arabia: Why Extreme Climate Demands a Saudi-Specific Forensic Framework.

Abdulkreem Al-Juhani1,2

  • 1Forensic Medicine, Forensic Medicine Center, Jeddah, SAU.

Cureus
|May 29, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Accurate postmortem interval (PMI) estimation in Saudi Arabia requires a climate-specific approach. Integrating thermodynamics, insect data, and habitat factors improves reliability in hot, arid forensic cases.