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Mercedes Salado Puerto¹, Hugh Tuller²

¹Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team (EAAF), Av. Rivadavia 2443, 2-4, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Forensic investigations after mass disasters present unique challenges, requiring flexible and innovative scientific responses. These include identifying victims, developing new protocols, and navigating complex constraints for effective disaster victim identification.

Keywords:

Complex cases Disasters Forensic science Large-scale investigations Missing persons Political violence

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Forensic Science
Disaster Victim Identification
Mass Fatality Management

Background:

Large-scale forensic investigations are critical following mass violence and disasters.
These events involve hundreds or thousands of deceased or missing individuals.
Standard domestic forensic practices are often insufficient for mass fatality incidents.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the unique challenges faced by forensic scientists in mass fatality investigations.
To highlight the necessary adaptations and innovations in forensic practices.
To discuss the broader implications for disaster response and victim identification.

Main Methods:

Analysis of challenges encountered in mass fatality forensic investigations.
Review of adaptations in forensic practices beyond traditional disciplines.
Examination of interdisciplinary collaboration and protocol development.

Main Results:

Mass fatality investigations necessitate non-specialized, adaptable practices.
Key challenges include victim identification, protocol creation, stakeholder negotiation, cultural considerations, and resource constraints.
Forensic science responses demonstrate flexibility, innovation, and continuous evolution.

Conclusions:

Forensic science plays a vital role in mass fatality incidents, requiring adaptive strategies.
Effective disaster victim identification relies on innovative approaches and interdisciplinary cooperation.
The field is continually evolving to meet the demands of large-scale forensic investigations.