Scuttle flies (Diptera: Phoridae) comprises necrophagous flies commonly found in and around the place of crime and are vital indicators of indoor hygiene. Scuttle flies can be found in conditions such as enclosed rooms where necrophagous insects are difficult to found, thus are used as forensic evidence. This paper reviews the entire literature pertaining to DNA based identification of scuttle flies and their use in forensic entomology.