Cremains, what remains

Heat induced changes of bio-physical properties of human bone

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Salvaging burned human remains can be a challenging task for the forensic specialists and interpreting evidence from thermally altered skeletal elements can be difficult. Based on the findings of latest research, more is possible than was previously known. In this publication, novel ways of finding and analyzing burned human remains are presented to the field of, specifically, forensic anthropology.

The reader is introduced to new methods; to collect and differentiate cremated bone from construction debris from a fire scene, and estimate the exposure temperature that bones have been exposed to. All an important part of the forensic investigation. Further, this book provides the reader with new knowledge on heat induced bio-physical changes and characteristics that aids the interpretation of skeletal damage that occurred before, during or after the fire.

Importantly, new methods for forensic practice should comply to legal standards. The value of the presented methods for practice in both the field and the courtroom is thoroughly discussed to inform both the forensic practitioner as well as the legal experts.

Graduated in physical anthropology, at Leiden University, Tristan Krap combined his study with forensic science in Amsterdam. In addition to drawing up a biological profile based on skeletal remains, he specialized in the analysis of burned and decomposing human remains.

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ISBN13:9789463713757
Trefwoorden:wetenschap, geneeskunde
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Aantal pagina's:199
Druk:1
Verschijningsdatum:28-11-2022

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Inhoudsopgave

Impact paragraph 11
Context 11
Products 11
Scientific impact and relevance 12
Societal impact and relevance 12
List of abbreviations 15

Chapter 1 Introduction 17
1.1 Fire phenomena 18
1.2 Taphonomy of human remains in a fire context 21
1.3 Investigation of the burnt corpse 23
1.4 The analysis of thermally altered human skeletal remains 25
1.5 Goals and outline 30
1.6 Bibliography 31

Chapter 2 Temperature estimations of heated bone: a questionnaire-based study of accuracy and precision of interpretation of bone colour by forensic and physical anthropologists 37
Abstract 38
2.1 Introduction 38
2.2 Materials and methodology 40
2.2.1 Sample preparation 40
2.2.2 Online questionnaire 41
2.2.3 Statistical analysis 42
2.3 Results 43
2.3.1 Certainty 43
2.3.2 Accuracy & precision 44
2.3.3 Statistical analysis 46
2.4 Discussion 46
2.5 Conclusion 53
2.6 Bibliography 55

Chapter 3 Colourimetric analysis of thermally altered human bone samples 59
Abstract 60
3.1 Introduction 60
3.2 Materials and methodology 64
3.2.1 Sample collection and heating procedure 64
3.2.2 Data collection 65
3.2.3 Model development 66
3.2.4 Validation of the model 67
3.3 Results 67
3.3.1 Development of decision model 67
3.3.2 Validation of decision model 71
3.4 Discussion 72
3.5 Conclusion 76
3.6 Bibliography 78

Chapter 4 Mechanical or thermal damage, differentiating between underlying mechanisms as a cause of bone fractures 83
Abstract 84
4.1 Introduction 84
4.2 Materials and methods 88
4.2.1 Sample material and sample processing 88
4.2.2 Grouping of bones 89
4.2.3 Blunt force impact production 89
4.2.4 The burning experiment 90
4.2.5 Data collection via macroscopic and microscopic analyses 91
4.2.6 Measurement of angles 94
4.2.7 Colourimetric analysis 94
4.2.8 Statistical analysis and comparison with literature 95
4.3 Results 96
4.3.1 General observations for post-BFI fracture features – groups Control-BFI (B) and BFI & Burn (C) 96
4.3.2 General observations for post-Burning fracture features – groups Control-Burn (A) and BFI & Burn (C) 97
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