Briefly Unidentified: A Study of a Peculiar Source of Identification

In May of 1992, unidentified human remains were received at the C.A. Pound Human Identification Laboratory, University of Florida, Gainesville. Florida for identification. The decedent was identified as a white female in her early sixties between 62 and 63 in. in stature. Significant trauma was obse...

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Published in:Journal of forensic sciences 1999-07, Vol.44 (4), p.713-715
Main Author: Connor, Wendi G O
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anthropology
Clavicle - diagnostic imaging
Female
Forensic Anthropology - methods
Forensic osteology
Homicide
Human remains
Humans
Middle Aged
Radiography, Thoracic
Ribs - diagnostic imaging
Ribs - injuries
Wounds and Injuries
Wounds, Penetrating
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Summary:In May of 1992, unidentified human remains were received at the C.A. Pound Human Identification Laboratory, University of Florida, Gainesville. Florida for identification. The decedent was identified as a white female in her early sixties between 62 and 63 in. in stature. Significant trauma was observed at various skeletal sites. The identity of the decedent was meant to be obscured due to the decapitation of the head and removal of the lower arms including the hands. Examination of the clothing revealed that the first initial and last name of the decedent had been written in ink inside the label of the underpants. Subsequently, this information was matched with missing persons reports. Identification of the decedent was confirmed by comparison of antemortem and postmortem radiographs.
ISSN:0022-1198
1556-4029
DOI:10.1520/JFS14541J