Forensic Anthropology is a journal devoted to the advancement of the science and professional development of the fields of forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology.
The journal primarily focuses on research, technical advancements, population data, and case studies related to the recovery and analysis of human remains in a forensic context. Topics such as forensic osteology, skeletal biology, and modern human skeletal variation are within the scope of Forensic Anthropology.
Current Issue
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Stable Isotope Forensics
Published: 2025-04-16
Introduction
Crossing Borders
International and Multidisciplinary Applications of Isotope Analysis in Forensic Anthropology
49–51
AbstractThis special issue of Forensic Anthropology focuses on applications of stable isotope analysis in forensic anthropology
and...
Research Articles
Calculation and Interpretation of Inter-laboratory Variation in Isotope Delta (δ) Values Using Real Interpretative Differences
52–60
AbstractBuilding on applications in anthropology, the use of stable isotope ratio analysis of human bone collagen to investigate an
individual’s life...
Considerations for Stable Isotope Analysis of Human Hair
The Impact of Postmortem Environmental Exposure
61–72
AbstractStable isotope analysis of postmortem hair is performed in order to make inferences about an individual’s diet and geographic
travel history...
Food Has No Borders
Methodological Insights from the Forensic Isotopic Profile of a New York City Immigrant
73–84
AbstractIsotopic analyses of human remains augment the biological profile with geolocation and dietary information, furthering efforts to identify...
Using Real Interpretative Differences to Assess Inter-laboratory Isotopic Variability Due to Sample Preparation
85–96
AbstractHere we present a two-part study to assess isotope data comparability between two sample preparation laboratories, based on the concept of Real...
Childhood and Adulthood Residency Prediction Using Strontium (87Sr/86Sr) and Oxygen (δ18O) Isotopes for Unidentified Deceased Migrants Recovered in Southern Texas
97–117
AbstractStrontium and oxygen isotope values are used in conjunction with a maximum likelihood assignment model to predict the childhood and adulthood...
Spatial Distributions of Isotope Ratios in Tap Water, Hair, and Teeth from Latin America for Region-of- Origin Predictions of Unidentified Border Crossers
118–130
AbstractIn this article, we present and summarize reference stable isotope data useful in the identification efforts of deceased undocumented border...
Using Stable Nitrogen Isotope Ratios from Human Skeletal Muscle Tissue for Postmortem Interval (PMI) Estimation (Part 1)
131–142
AbstractHuman skeletal muscle tissue was analyzed for stable nitrogen isotope analysis (δ15N) to test the applicability of changes...
Using Stable Nitrogen Isotope Ratios from Human Skeletal Muscle Tissue for Postmortem Interval (PMI) Estimation (Part 2)
143–154
AbstractFly larvae were analyzed for stable nitrogen isotope analysis (δ15N) to test if values can be used to predict season of...