Three-dimensional (3-D) imaging in post-mortem examinations: elucidation and identification of cranial and facial fractures in victims of homicide utilizing 3-D computerized imaging reconstruction techniques

The analysis of cranial and facial fractures in skeletal remains of homicid al victims can prove challenging for forensic anthropologists and forensic pathologists in postmortem examination. In such cases, the use of 3-D compu terized imaging to elucidate the fractures and patterns of injuries can pro vide strong medical evidence that is very useful during litigation and at t rial. The authors describe 3-D reconstructions of the skull performed as pa rt of forensic postmortem examination in a recent victim of homicide.