Anatomical reconstruction of fragments of burned human bones: a necessary means for forensic identification

Authors
Grevin, G Bailet, P Quatrehomme, G Ollier, A
Citation
G. Grevin et al., Anatomical reconstruction of fragments of burned human bones: a necessary means for forensic identification, FOREN SCI I, 96(2-3), 1998, pp. 129-134
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Research/Laboratory Medicine & Medical Tecnology
Journal title
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
ISSN journal
03790738 → ACNP
Volume
96
Issue
2-3
Year of publication
1998
Pages
129 - 134
Database
ISI
SICI code
0379-0738(19980928)96:2-3<129:AROFOB>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
The aim of any forensic inquiry concerning accidental or criminal cremation s is to identify the victims. This identification depends on an essential a pproach: a careful collection and ultrasonic cleaning of the fragments and splinters of burned bones, and reconstruction - as far as possible - of bon e specimens, which implies that forensic anthropologists are well experienc ed in the field of burned bones. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.