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Human identification through forensic skeletal analysis: three case reviews.

Joe Adserias-Garriga¹, Shelby Feirstein¹, Dakota Bell¹

¹Department of Applied Forensic Sciences, Mercyhurst University, PA, USA.

Forensic Sciences Research

|October 14, 2024

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Forensic anthropologists can identify human remains using skeletal variations and healed trauma when primary methods fail. Advanced imaging techniques enhance comparisons for positive identification in challenging cases.

Keywords:

computer tomography forensic sciences positive identification radiography skeletal variation surgical device

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Area of Science:

Forensic Anthropology
Human Identification
Skeletal Biology

Background:

Establishing positive identification of human remains is crucial in forensic investigations.
Primary identifiers like DNA, fingerprints, and odontology may not always be available.
Alternative methods combining multiple modalities are essential for identification.

Observation:

This study presents three cases where positive identification was achieved using diverse antemortem and postmortem comparison modalities.
Methods included skeletal variation, antemortem fracture morphologies, trabecular patterns, dental traits, and implanted surgical devices.
Various imaging techniques such as radiography, computed tomography, photography, and 3D surface scans were employed.

Findings:

Multiple points of concordance from various identification modalities successfully established positive identification.
The combination of skeletal features, trauma, dental traits, and surgical implants proved effective.
Advanced imaging technologies facilitated detailed comparisons between antemortem and postmortem records.

Implications:

This approach expands the toolkit for forensic anthropologists when primary identification methods are not feasible.
The study highlights the value of integrating multiple data sources and advanced imaging for robust identification.
Effective identification of human remains is vital for legal proceedings and providing closure to families.