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The Application of Forensic Anthropology to the Recovery & Identification of Human Remains Dr. Tosha Dupras National Center for Forensic Science University of Central Florida NATIONAL CENTER FOR FORENSIC SCIENCE Forensic Anthropology Forensic anthropology is the application of the science of physical anthropology to the legal process Forensic Anthropologists frequently work with: - Forensic pathologists - Forensic dentists - Homicide investigators What do Forensic Anthropologists do? • • • • • Scene Search Excavation and Recovery Questions of Identification Cause, Manner & Mode of Death Time Since Death Medical Examiner Coroner’s Office Police Forensic Anthropologist Human? Archaeological? Recent? Foul Play? State Archaeologist Time Since Death Identification SCENE SEARCH How do we find buried remains? Excavation & Recovery CASE TIME LINE • Early May, 1987 – Meyers rapes woman who escapes • May 25th, 1987 – Kathy Engels goes missing • June 1987 – Meyers convicted of rape, sentenced to 3 years • 1991 – Meyers released from prison • 1994 – Meyers convicted of killing Engels, receives Death Penalty • 2001 – Meyers strikes deal with Prosecutors Identification: Biological Profile What information can a Forensic Anthropologist provide? Sex Age at Death Race Stature Pathology/Trauma Children vs Adults • Aging infants and children – Related to growth • Aging Adults – Related to degeneration Adult Age at Death • Degenerative changes – Pubic Symphysis – Auricular Surface PUBIC SYMPHYSIS Auricular Surface
