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Recovery, Analysis, and Identification of Commingled Human Remains
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 377

Recovery, Analysis, and Identification of Commingled Human Remains

Commingling of human remains presents an added challenge to all phases of the forensic process. This book brings together tools from diverse sources within forensic science to offer a set of comprehensive approaches to handling commingled remains. It details the recovery of commingled remains in the field, the use of triage in the assessment of commingling, various analytical techniques for sorting and determining the number of individuals, the role of DNA in the overall process, ethical considerations, and data management. In addition, the book includes case examples that illustrate techniques found to be successful and those that proved problematic.

Bioarchaeological and Forensic Perspectives on Violence
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 343

Bioarchaeological and Forensic Perspectives on Violence

  • Categories: Law

Case studies on violent deaths from the past and present vividly illustrate how anthropologists construct meaning from the victim's bones.

Mass Fatality Incidents
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 100

Mass Fatality Incidents

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2005
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  • Publisher: Unknown

In a mass fatality incident, correct victim identification is essential to satisfying humanitarian considerations, meet civil and criminal investigative needs, and identify victim perpetrators. This report provides medical examiners/coroners with guidelines for preparing the portion of the disaster plan concerned with victim identification and summarizes the victim identification process for other first responders. It discusses the integration of the medical examiner/coroner into the initial response process, and presents the roles of various forensic disciplines (including forensic anthropology, radiology, odontology, fingerprinting, and DNA analysis) in victim identification. This guide represents the experience of dozens of Federal, State and private forensic experts who took part in the Technical Working Group for Mass Fatality Forensic Identification.

Seeds of Vengeance
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 363

Seeds of Vengeance

The grisly remains of a prominent judge discovered at a secluded Arizona guest ranch pull flame-haired reporter, Kendall O'Dell into her 4th hair-raising mystery. As details begin to emerge, her fiance' Tally Talverson is drawn into the story which becomes more complex and frightening with each unearthed clue. Kendall's life is further complicated by the unexpected arrival of her ex-fiance'. Her life is jeopardized when she uncover the terrifying secret that sends shockwaves through Castle Valley.

Dark Moon Crossing
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 464

Dark Moon Crossing

A whirlwind of hate and prejedice awaits spirited reporter Kendall O'Dell when she agrees to help her Hispanic co-worker search for missing relatives who vanished after they crossed the border into Arizona. The only witness is a terrified 5 year old boy who claims to have seen frightening creatures and unexplained lights in the sky. The horrifying conclusion is sure to give you chills! This 3rd adventure in the Kendall O'Dell mystery series is based on actual events. Keep the lights on!

Anthropology of Violent Death
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 437

Anthropology of Violent Death

The first book to specifically focus on the theoretical foundations of humanitarian forensic science Anthropology of Violent Death: Theoretical Foundations for Forensic Humanitarian Action consolidates the concepts and theories that are central to securing the posthumous dignity of the deceased, respecting their memories, and addressing the needs of the surviving populations affected. Focusing on the social and cultural significance of the deceased, this much-needed volume develops a theoretical framework that extends the role of humanitarian workers and specifically the actions of forensic scientists beyond an exclusively legal and technical approach. Anthropology of Violent Death is design...

Burnt Human Remains
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 485

Burnt Human Remains

BURNT HUMAN REMAINS An all-encompassing reference and guide designed for professionals involved in the forensic analysis of burnt remains Burnt Human Remains: Recovery, Analysis and Interpretation presents an in-depth multidisciplinary approach to the detection, recovery, analysis, and identification of thermally altered remains. Bridging the gap between research and practice, this invaluable one-stop reference provides detailed coverage of analytical techniques in forensic medicine and pathology, forensic anthropology, forensic odontology, and forensic chemistry and forensic biology. Contributions from a panel of expert authors review the newest findings in forensics research and discuss th...

Forensic Anthropology and the United States Judicial System
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 256

Forensic Anthropology and the United States Judicial System

A guide to the interface between forensic anthropology and the United States legal system Designed for forensic anthropologists at all levels of expertise, Forensic Anthropology and the United States Judicial System offers a comprehensive examination of how to effectively present osteological analyses, research and interpretations in the courtroom. Written by noted experts, the book contains an historical perspective of the topic, a review of current legislation that affects expert testimony as well as vital information on courtroom procedure and judicial expectation of experts. A comprehensive book, Forensic Anthropology and the United States Judicial System explains how to prepare case rep...

Disaster Victim Identification in the 21st Century
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 420

Disaster Victim Identification in the 21st Century

A comprehensive examination of all critical aspects of Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) As the frequency of both natural and man-made mass fatality disasters increases worldwide, the establishment of clear standards and best practices within the field of Disaster Victim identification (DVI) is of vital importance. Whereas most countries assign jurisdiction to law enforcement agencies following Interpol guidelines, DVI is the responsibility of the medical examiner and coroner in the United States. Disaster Victim Identification in the 21st Century is the first book of its kind to directly address the needs of DVI practitioners in the United States, covering the full spectrum of DVI from t...

The Marginalized in Death
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 373

The Marginalized in Death

This volume bridges the gap between forensic and cultural anthropology in how both disciplines describe and theorize the dead, highlighting the potential for interdisciplinary scholarship. As applied disciplines dealing with some of the most marginalized people in our society, forensic anthropologists have the potential to shed light on important and persistent social issues that we face today. Forensic anthropologists have successfully pursued research agendas primarily focused on the development of individual biological profiles, time since death, recovery, and identification. Few, however, have taken a step back from their lab bench to consider how and why people become forensic cases or ...