The Town of Kingsville, in partnership with the University of Windsor, invites residents to attend an in‑person Public Information Session about a proposed Institute for Forensic Taphonomy in Kingsville. The session will take place on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre, 103 Park Street.

The session includes a presentation about the proposed facility, followed by an open forum where attendees may ask questions and share comments.

About the Proposed Facility

Forensic taphonomy is the scientific study of how human remains break down after death. Facilities dedicated to this work play an important role in research, education, and training that support medico‑legal death investigations, including missing persons cases, homicide investigations, mass disaster response, and war crime investigations. The proposed institute would allow researchers and students to advance knowledge in this field while contributing to improved investigative practices.

Panel Attendees

Representatives from the following institutions will be present to provide information and answer questions:

• Dr. Shari Forbes, Professor and Program Chair, Forensic Science, University of Windsor
• Dr. Dan Mennill, Associate Dean of Science – Graduate Studies and Research, Faculty of Science, University of Windsor
• Haley Linklater, Manager, Body Bequeathal Program and Anatomy Lab, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University
• A representative from the OPP Essex County Detachment
• Town of Kingsville staff

How to Participate

Residents may attend in person, no registration required.

Residents may also review our HaveYourSayKingsville.ca project page to see detailed project information and background, review answers to frequently asked questions, and participate in the online open forum.