ANTH 001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Metal Detector, Forensic Anthropology, Homicide
9 Jun 2020
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In cases of buried bodies, probing the soil may release the odors of decomposition to the surface and allow the cadaver dog to detect the odor more easily. Various factors can affect the reliability and effectiveness of cadaver dogs in remains searches. For example, weather conditions may affect the ability of a cadaver dog to locate the source of the odor, or a large number of people at a scene may distract the animal. The recovery of buried remains typically involves excavation, or the exposure and recovery of the remains through a slow and careful digging process. This usually involves small hand tools including trowels and brushes. Once the remains have been removed from the grave, a metal detector should be used on the grave floor to search for additional evidence such as bullets, coins, or jewelry still obscured by soil.
