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 .