Human identification through forensic skeletal analysis
Three case reviews
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13119722 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Joe Adserias‐Garriga (0000-0003-3609-6166, Mercyhurst University, corresponding author), Joe Adserias-Garriga (Mercyhurst University), Shelby R Feirstein (0009-0008-4066-457X, Mercyhurst University), Shelby Feirstein (Mercyhurst University), Dakota Bell (Mercyhurst University), Hannah Skropits (Mercyhurst University), Dennis C Dirkmaat (Mercyhurst University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Publication date | 2024-07-11 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Forensic Sciences Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2471-1411 • E-ISSN: 2096-1790 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1093/fsr/owae053 |
| OpenAlex | W4402099527 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 12 |
Establishing a positive identification of human remains found in a forensic setting is often accomplished through DNA, fingerprints, or odontology. However, when these primary identifiers cannot be applied, practitioners can rely on combining points of concordance derived from other identification modalities such as antemortem trauma, pathology, or unique skeletal morphologies to build up a case for identification. In order to conduct these comparisons, forensic anthropologists must be well trained and experienced in human skeletal variation and antemortem trauma to properly evaluate a particular skeletal trait and understand its value with respect to personal identification. In addition to macroscopic analysis of skeletal features and standard radiographic images, recent forensic anthropological efforts of establishing personal identity from the skeleton have employed high-quality clinical imaging technologies. This article presents three forensic anthropological cases in which positive identification was established on the basis of multiple antemortem to postmortem comparison modalities that included skeletal variation, antemortem fracture morphologies, trabecular patterns, dental traits, and implanted surgical devices. These cases use a variety of imaging techniques, such as cranial radiographic images, dental radiographs, computed tomography, photography, and 3D surface scans of the skeletal remains, to achieve personal identification. Key points
Biology · Computational biology · Forensic identification · Forensic science · Identification (biology · Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes · Computer Science · Forensic and Genetic Research · Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies · Medicine · Genetics
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |