Forensic Taphonomy – The study of how environmental factors affect human decomposition.
Month: February 2025
Burned Remains Analysis
Burned Remains Analysis – The examination of skeletal remains affected by fire to determine cause and manner of death.
Mass Graves Investigation
Mass Graves Investigation – The forensic study of large-scale burial sites, often related to war crimes or disasters.
Pathological Identification
Pathological Identification – Identifying diseases or medical conditions that may provide clues about an individual’s identity.
Bone Trauma Analysis
Bone Trauma Analysis – The study of fractures, bullet wounds, or blunt force injuries on bones.
Facial Reconstruction
Facial Reconstruction – The recreation of a person’s face using skeletal features and tissue markers.
Anthropometry
Anthropometry – The measurement of human bones for identification and comparison.
Taphonomy in Forensics
Taphonomy in Forensics – The study of how human remains decompose in different environments.
Postmortem Interval (PMI)
Postmortem Interval (PMI) – The estimated time since death based on decomposition, insect activity, and environmental factors.
Skeletal Identification
Skeletal Identification – The process of determining age, sex, ancestry, and stature from skeletal remains.