ANT205H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Forensic Pathology, Medullary Cavity, Bone
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Examination of human remains and artifacts from an entire historic or prehistoric cemetery. Physical anthropology section of the american academy of forensic sciences (aafs) Most professional fa"s work in a university setting. Some have masters/doctoral degrees and work in m. e. "s offices or crime labs. Communicate with various other experts when working on a case. Fa"s actions and words can have an effect on the defendants and families of the victim. Report all findings no matter how irrelevant they may seem. Protect id of victim and family when teaching. Any object or statement by a witness that has bearing in a court of law. (8) the marty miller case: introducing forensic anthropology. 1997, marty miller shoots his daughter-wife and kills her, escapes into the forest. Few years after, human remains are found by hunters in the forest. 75% = inorganic (minerals like calcium and phosphorus) Can"t be too rigid or it will break. Form latticework to absorb + distribute stress.
