ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 3

Positive Identification of Cremains Recovered from an Automobile Based on Presence of an Internal Fixation Device
Benedix, DC
The University of Tennessee, TN

Bennett, JL
The University of Tennessee, TN

(Received 18 November 1998; accepted 29 March 1999)

Abstract

We report on the use of a surgically implanted device, an EBI osteostimulator, as a means of establishing the identification of a homicide victim. The use of such an appliance for securing positive identification has not been previously reported. Additionally we stress the importance of intensive and accurate excavation at scenes involving intense burning where the potential for non-skeletal contaminants is high.

Keywords:
forensic science, forensic anthropology, identification, surgically implanted device

Paper ID: JFS14604J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14604J
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