The founder of The Body Farm is Dr. William M. Bass.
Dr. Bass established The Body Farm in 1981 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The facility, officially known as the Forensic Anthropology Center, is a research facility where the decomposition process of human bodies is studied to aid in forensic investigations.
Dr. Bass's pioneering work in forensic anthropology and his creation of The Body Farm have significantly contributed to the field of forensic science, helping law enforcement solve crimes and identify human remains.
