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Houlton Forensic Imaging & Digital Consultancy

Transforming complex evidence into compelling visual narratives for investigations, museums, humanitarian identification and public engagement

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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.

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Human Identification

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Imaging & Visualisation

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Heritage & Public Engagement

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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:

  • Forensic imaging and digital visualisation (2D & 3D)

  • Craniofacial identification and facial comparison

  • Facial approximation and archaeological reconstruction

  • Digital image analysis and scientific illustration

  • Museum interpretation, exhibitions, and public engagement

  • 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.

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Service Overview

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.
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