The body farm would be located in Lithia in Hillsborough County . It is a joint project between the University of South Florida Institute of Anthropology and the Hillsborough County Sheriff 's Office . A spokesman for the sheriff's office said that they have not yet received any formal request from the university to use their land, but he added that it was possible that some sort of arrangement could be USF associate professor Erin Kimmerle said the project could help investigators solve cold cases and other crimes . There are more than 500 cold cases in Hillsborough , Pasco and Pinellas counties - areas close to the research facility .
The body farm would be located in Lithia in Hillsborough County . It is a joint project between the University of South Florida Institute of Anthropology and the Hillsborough County Sheriff 's Office . Residents fear it will bring unwanted predators and a strong odor to area . USF associate professor Erin Kimmerle said the project could help investigators solve cold cases and other crimes . There are more than 500 cold cases in Hillsborough , Pasco and Pinellas counties - areas close to the research facility .