Journal Published Online: 01 January 1978
Volume 23, Issue 1

Reconstruction of Mutilated Victims for Identification

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Death by violent means, rendering a victim mutilated beyond recognition, presents the medical examiner and the police department with a problem of legal identification. This paper outlines the reconstruction of victims mutilated beyond recognition, by intent or accident, when the remains are not skeletal. This type of reconstruction and restoration requires an excellent knowledge of skull anatomy and some of the talent of a sculptor.

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Drake, W
Nassau County Medical Examiner's Office, East Meadow, N.Y.
Lukash, L
Nassau County Medical Examiner's Office, East Meadow, N.Y.
Pages: 13
Price: $25.00
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Stock #: JFS10672J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10672J