The detection of human remains / by Edward W. Killam.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Killam, Edward W.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Forensic anthropology.

Criminal investigation.

Anthropometry.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 268 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Springfield, Ill. : Charles C Thomas, [2004]

Summary:

This work is intended as a guide to the various methods for locating human remains. Most of the information is applicable to both archaeological and forensic situations. The intended audience is those who become actively involved in the hunt for human bodies, such as historic and prehistoric archaeologists and the law enforcement community, including coroner or medical examiner investigators and search and rescue teams. It contains guidelines for the investigation of missing person or homicide cases which require comprehensive body search planning. The core is a guide to methods requiring comprehensive body search planning.

Contents:

Foreword / Diane L. France

Foreword to the first edition / Charles G. Wilber

Preface

Acknowledgements

Chap. 1. Forensic anthropology

Chap. 2. Comprehensive search plan

Chap. 3. Non-intrusive foot search methods

Chap. 4. Intrusive ground search methods

Chap. 5. Passive geophysical prospecting methods

Chap. 6. Active geophysical prospecting methods

Chap. 7. Remote sensing

Chap. 8. Aerial photography

Chap. 9. Parapsychological methods

Appendix 1. Sources of planning data

Appendix 2. Forensic geology checklist

Appendix 3. Forensic geophysics checklist

Appendix 4. Search factors for consideration

Appendix 5. Lost person report checklist

Appendix 6. Necrosearch clandestine grave questionnaire

Appendix 7. Summary of method advantages and disadvantages

Appendix 8. Recommendations

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-260) and index.

ISBN:

0398074836

0398074844

OCLC:

53903823