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Concealed Homicides-A Postmortem Study and Review.

Roger W Byard¹

¹From the Forensic Science SA and the School of Biomedicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology

|February 2, 2024

Summary

Concealed homicides, where victims

Area of Science:

Forensic Science
Criminology
Public Health

Background:

Concealment of homicide victims is a tactic used to impede investigations.
Understanding concealment methods is crucial for forensic analysis.
Previous research on concealed homicides is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the characteristics and methods of concealed homicides.
To determine the prevalence of body concealment in homicides.
To provide insights for forensic investigations.

Main Methods:

Retrospective study of homicide cases with concealed bodies.
Data collected from Forensic Science SA.
Analysis of concealment methods and victim demographics.

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Main Results:

27 cases of concealed homicide identified over 20 years (8% of total homicides).
Common concealment methods include dumping, burial, dismemberment, and incineration.
Causes of death varied, including blunt force trauma, sharp force trauma, and asphyxia.

Conclusions:

Concealed homicides are more common than previously thought.
Body concealment is a significant factor in homicide investigations.
Further research is needed to understand the motivations and patterns of concealed homicides.