
Houlton Forensic Imaging & Digital Consultancy
Transforming complex evidence into compelling visual narratives for investigations, museums, humanitarian identification and public engagement

Visualising Human Stories Through Research, Heritage and Forensic Science
Connecting research, heritage, forensic science, and human stories through evidence-based visualisation, imaging, and creative engagement. Working across law enforcement, museums, universities, charities, broadcasters, and heritage organisations to transform complex scientific and historical evidence into accurate, accessible, and engaging visual resources. From criminal investigations and humanitarian identification to museum exhibitions, research translation, and public engagement, every project is underpinned by scientific integrity, ethical practice, and respectful storytelling.
Human Identification

Imaging & Visualisation
Heritage & Public Engagement

Research, Training
& Innovation
About
Houlton Forensics
Director, Dr Tobias Houlton PhD HonFRPS
Houlton Forensics is a specialist consultancy working at the intersection of forensic science, heritage, digital visualisation, and creative engagement. Founded by Dr Tobias Houlton, the consultancy combines scientific expertise with ethical practice and visual communication to help organisations investigate, interpret, and communicate the human experience.
Working with law enforcement, legal professionals, museums, heritage organisations, universities, charities, broadcasters, and research partners, Houlton Forensics delivers evidence-based expertise across:
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Forensic imaging and digital visualisation (2D & 3D)
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Craniofacial identification and facial comparison
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Facial approximation and archaeological reconstruction
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Digital image analysis and scientific illustration
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Museum interpretation, exhibitions, and public engagement
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Research translation, training, and expert consultancy
Every project is underpinned by scientific integrity, recognised professional standards, and a commitment to making complex evidence accurate, accessible, and meaningful. Whether supporting criminal investigations, humanitarian identification, museum interpretation, documentary production, or interdisciplinary research, the consultancy transforms evidence into visual narratives that inform decision-making, strengthen public understanding, and connect research, heritage, forensic science, and human stories.

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.








