What Is Forensic Anthropology? Hows it done?
When a human body is discovered, the primary objectives in an investigation are to identify the victim and to establish the cause and manner of death. If the remains are found relatively soon after death, these goals are usually accomplished by the law enforcement agency and the forensic pathologist performing the autopsy. When the remains are not discovered until sometime after death, however, the expertise of a forensic anthropologist is often needed. In cases involving skeletal remains, it is the forensic anthropologist who can best establish a profile of age, ancestry, sex, and stature and provide an assessment of trauma.
How it works
Postmortem alterations on the remains were considered. This analysis included information on the completeness of remains sent for examination and the terrain in which they were discovered. These data were analyzed with respect to animal activity noted on the remains, estimated postmortem interval (time since death), and stage of decomposition.
How it works
Postmortem alterations on the remains were considered. This analysis included information on the completeness of remains sent for examination and the terrain in which they were discovered. These data were analyzed with respect to animal activity noted on the remains, estimated postmortem interval (time since death), and stage of decomposition.