Published: 2024-08-29

Research Articles

Forensic Anthropology and the Mitigation of Cognitive Biases in the Investigation of Human Rights Violations

Operationalization of a Comprehensive Theoretical Model

Roberto C. Parra, Lucio A. Condori, Douglas H. Ubelaker

1–19

Abstract

The contribution of anthropologists to forensic investigations depends largely on the correct observations, analysis and interpretation of the...

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The Effects of Household Corrosive Substances on the Dissolution of Complete Pig (Sus scrofa) Carcasses

Sierra J. Fey, Tara L. Moore, Gary Reinecke, James T. Pokines

20–36

Abstract

Caustic substance submersion has been a known method of body dispersal in homicides, and its use continues today in cases involving organized...

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Technical Notes

Effects of Maceration on Light Stable Isotopic (δ13C, δ18O) Values of Pig (Sus scrofa) Rib Bone Carbonate

Implications for Geolocation Estimates of Unidentified Human Remains

Ligia Ceja, Angela Soler, Richard Mortlock, Rhonda Quinn

37–46

Abstract

Geoprofiling isotopic analyses provide investigative leads for unidentified human remains cases by determining possible regions of origin or...

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Case Reports

Elder Abuse in Forensic Anthropology

A Case Study

Micayla C. Spiros, Carolyn V. Isaac, Brian C. Hunter, Joseph T. Hefner

47–57

Abstract

This case study reviews the use of forensic anthropology in the investigation of elder abuse. The objectives of this article are to (1) review...

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