The role of the forensic archeologist and anthropologist in recovery of human remains from fatal fires

Abstract Fatal fires pose complex challenges for responders due to the requirement to investigate all aspects of the fire using methods that maximize evidence recovery and integrity, including optimal and respectful recovery of the deceased. In this article, the authors consider the value of the inc...

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Published inWIREs. Forensic science
Main Authors Swales, Diana, Hackman, Lucina
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 24.07.2024
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Summary:Abstract Fatal fires pose complex challenges for responders due to the requirement to investigate all aspects of the fire using methods that maximize evidence recovery and integrity, including optimal and respectful recovery of the deceased. In this article, the authors consider the value of the inclusion of both forensic archeologists and forensic anthropologists in circumstances of fatal fire, identifying some of the challenges posed by these environments and what each can contribute. This article is categorized under: Crime Scene Investigation > Crime Scene Examination Forensic Anthropology > Forensic Archaeology Forensic Anthropology > Taphonomic Changes and the Environment
ISSN:2573-9468
2573-9468
DOI:10.1002/wfs2.1529