FSC239Y5 Lecture Notes - Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Pathology, Topsail
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Search for document, recover, analyze human remains. Ontario forensic pathology service & office of chief coroner ontario 2010. Burned, buried, outdoor, scattered, badly decomposed or skeletonized remains. Only a forensic anthropologist can determine its forensic significance. Time since death less than 60 yeas. When is human bone not of interest to police. Typical cases of human bone in cemeteries. Woman walking dog found bone on monday. Came to scene to show where bone found. Pointed to area recently top dressed and seeded. Flatter than usual for human but otherwise look human. Area must be secured until investigation is complete. Old or exposed to weather for a number of years. Company buys soil from field planned for development. Dr. rogers walked through cemetery to confirm no disturbed areas. Discovered topsoil piled at back of property. Could find objects to help confirm forensic significance. Be prepared for than just what you assume will happen.