Houlton Forensic Imaging & Digital Consultancy
Specialist Services in Forensic and Archaeological Imaging, Analysis, and Craniofacial Depiction
Specialist Expertise in Imaging & Identification
Bringing together science, ethics, and visual imaging, we offer bespoke services that provide dependable evidence in forensic and archaeological contexts. Designed to support law enforcement, legal professionals, archaeologists, heritage organisations, and museums, our work combines advanced imaging technologies with anatomical expertise and forensic standards to illuminate the interpretation of human remains with precision, integrity, and sensitivity.
Facial Approximation
Imaging & Analysis
Education & Training
Research & Innovation
About
Houlton Forensics
Director, Dr Tobias Houlton PhD HonFRPS
Houlton Forensics delivers specialist forensic imaging and human identification services underpinned by scientific rigour, research-led practice, and strong ethical standards. The consultancy was established and is directed by Dr Tobias Houlton, whose career spans more than a decade of academic and operational forensic work across University of Dundee, University of the Witwatersrand, and Liverpool John Moores University. His expertise has supported law enforcement agencies, museums, heritage organisations, and humanitarian initiatives worldwide.
We provide a multidisciplinary, research-informed approach to complex forensic and identification challenges, including:
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2D and 3D forensic imaging
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Craniofacial identification
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Medico-legal and scientific illustration
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Investigative research
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Digital image analysis and forensic visualisation
All services are evidence-based and delivered in accordance with recognised professional and quality assurance standards, incorporating robust data protection practices and laboratory-quality workflows.
In addition to casework, we deliver specialist training programmes designed to share advanced forensic methodologies with professionals and students, supporting skills development and advancing best practice within the field.
Public Projects
Griffin Warrior Facial Approximation – Getty Museum Exhibition
The Body Detectives - Channel 4 Documentary
Forensic services featured in true missing and unidentified person inquiries.
Shrunken Heads Investigation -
TV, Radio, &
National Geographic Magazine features
Forensic analysis & facial depiction aired on Smithsonian Channel (Ancient Mysteries series & Secrets Unlocked series),
BBC Radio 4: Material World, & National Geographic Magazine.
