FSC239Y5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Forensic Pathology, Forensic Anthropology, Critical Thinking
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What case study: background - case studies, specific example in great detail (case study, used in some disciplines where experiments difficult. Looks at collection of case studies: narrative format. But should be more than just a story: must have a clear purpose. Importance of critical thinking in crime scene investigation: forensic anthropologists, search for, document, recover, analyze human remains, ontario forensic pathology service and office of chief coroner ontario 2010. Burned, buried, outdoor, scattered, badly decomposed or skeletonized remains, and bodies in unusual context. If not significant - police not required: how to deicide if forensic significance. Time since death less than 60 years not. 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. Flattening important clue when it comes to forensic significance. Area must be secured until investigation is complete: assessing significance. Brought in with the topsoil used for gardening.
