FSC239Y5 Lecture Notes - Histology, Pubic Symphysis, Ossification
Document Summary
Human remains that are skeletonized or badly decomposed. Where to search and why body dumpsite characteristics, search indicators, animal indicators. Proper excavation techniques info from graves. Document the relationships between the objects (context) map scene. Important in medico legal investigation reduces police work load, saves time and effort, also reduces anxiety of families with missing relatives. Sources of evidence context, burial practice, treatment of remains. Except vandalism body snatching, theft, improper burial. Sources of evidence contest, proximity to cemetery, funeral practices. Remain themselves embalming & coffin wear. Study of processes affecting body after death transport, burial, fossilization, discovery environment, animal and human activity affects color, texture, shape. Why study to know if consistent with tip/testimony, and to know if the body has been moved, elapsed time since death. 1st is using the body itself (corporal) determined by decomposition. 2nd environmental insects, leaf layers, roots, artifacts. 3rd habitual evidence (dealt with by the police)
