Metropolitan Forensic Anthropology Team (MFAT) Case Studies in Identification: 3. Identification of John J. Sullivan, the Missing Journalist

Skeletal remains removed from an unmarked grave in El Salvador were intensively studied by a team of forensic science experts. Even though the skull, teeth, and several major bones were missing, a positive identification was made of the missing journalist. This was contrary to reports submitted to t...

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Published in:Journal of forensic sciences 1985-01, Vol.30 (1), p.221-231, Article 221
Main Authors: Zugibe, FT, Taylor, J, Weg, N, DiBennerdo, R, Costello, JT, DeForest, P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anthropology, Physical
Bone and Bones
Forensic Medicine
Forensic osteology
Forensic pathology
Forensic sciences
Humans
Male
Missing persons
Sullivan, John J
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Summary:Skeletal remains removed from an unmarked grave in El Salvador were intensively studied by a team of forensic science experts. Even though the skull, teeth, and several major bones were missing, a positive identification was made of the missing journalist. This was contrary to reports submitted to the State Department by Salvadorian officials. All of the methods used in this investigation, which includes a new method for simultaneously assessing sex and race by discriminant function analysis that was tested by application, are fully described. The international background of this case and information regarding the cause of death is discussed.
ISSN:0022-1198
1556-4029
DOI:10.1520/JFS10985J