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Postmortem identifications of remains

¹U.S. Army, Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC, USA.

Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

|April 2, 1998

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Forensic pathologists face challenges in identifying bodies, especially during mass disasters. Accurate identification methods are crucial for death investigation and certification, requiring scientific support when challenged.

Area of Science:

Forensic pathology
Investigative science

Background:

Accurate identification of deceased individuals is a fundamental responsibility in death investigation and certification.
Challenges in identification are amplified in mass disaster scenarios, necessitating robust methodologies.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the critical role of accurate identification in forensic pathology.
To discuss the diverse methods used for positive or presumptive identification.
To emphasize the importance of maintaining and supporting identification evidence.

Main Methods:

Review of established and emerging identification techniques in forensic science.
Application of multidisciplinary approaches from various scientific fields.
Documentation and validation of identification processes.

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Main Results:

Multiple scientific and non-scientific methods contribute to body identification.
Identification can be achieved through positive or presumptive means.
Ongoing validation and support are necessary for challenged identifications.

Conclusions:

Forensic identification is a complex but vital process in death investigation.
A range of scientific disciplines are essential for accurate identification.
Maintaining the integrity of identification evidence is paramount.