The body farm would be located in Lithia in Hillsborough County . It is a joint project between the department of South Florida Institute of conservation and the Hillsborough County Sheriff 's Office . Residents fear it will bring unwanted predators and a strong threat to area . USF ##logy professor Erin Kimmerle said the project could help investigators solve cold cases and other problems . There are more than 300 cold cases in Hillsborough , Pasco and other sub - 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 .