Forensic evaluation of occupational marks in establishing identity—A case report

Abstract The livings have responsibilities for the dead; and in particular, civilized societies recognize the need for identity both during life and at death, particularly in circumstances when an unknown body is summoned for medico-legal autopsy. There are numerous tools for identification of an un...

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Published in:Forensic science international 2009-01, Vol.183 (1), p.e17-e20
Main Authors: Shetty, B. Suresh Kumar, Jagadish Rao, P.P, Sameer, K.S. Muhammed, Salian, Preetham Raj, Shetty, Mahabalesh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asphyxia - pathology
Foot
Forensic Pathology
Forensic sciences
Forensic tool
Hand
Humans
Hypopigmentation - pathology
Identification
India
Male
Middle Aged
Neck - pathology
Neck Injuries - pathology
Occupational marks
Occupations
Pathology
Suicide
Unknown body
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Summary:Abstract The livings have responsibilities for the dead; and in particular, civilized societies recognize the need for identity both during life and at death, particularly in circumstances when an unknown body is summoned for medico-legal autopsy. There are numerous tools for identification of an unknown body which includes visual identification, fingerprints, medical prostheses, odontological techniques, DNA fingerprints and to include in the list is the occupational marks over the body sustained during the course of his or her profession. The medico-legal investigators should possess comprehensive knowledge of such occupational marks, which aid in identification. We are highlighting a case of rare entity, where a forensic evaluation of occupational marks was done to establish the identity of an unknown elderly male, who committed suicide by ligature hanging.
ISSN:0379-0738
1872-6283
DOI:10.1016/j.forsciint.2008.10.018