Journal Published Online: 01 January 1994
Volume 39, Issue 1

Disinterment from Paving Materials: Use of Heavy Equipment for Exhumation and Examination of Bodies

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Common paving materials—concrete and asphalt—pose an unusual and complex barrier to disinterment and examination of human remains. Although not commonly encountered, these materials are seen with sufficient frequency to justify consideration of the procedures and equipment necessary for disinterment. Over a seven year period we have encountered paving materials seven times. In each of these cases, the material was slightly different in quality, and different tools—including heavy construction equipment—were necessary. Sometimes the paving material could be managed without heavy power tools, but occasionally specialized construction tools have proven very useful.

Author Information

Hawley, DA
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Harruff, RC
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Pless, JE
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Clark, MA
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Pages: 7
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Stock #: JFS13575J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13575J