Advances in commingled human remains analysis between 2014 and 2023
This study reviews recent advances in osteometric, genetic, geochemical, and digital modeling applications since 2014 to demonstrate the expanded range of analyses and skeletal elements that can be used to separate individuals from commingled contexts. While traditional methods remain foundational to commingling resolution, new advances allow increased individuation, identification of human versus non-human remains, and an amplified scale of assemblages that can be analyzed. This summary offers ways for practitioners to consider the juxtaposition of analytical goals, time, financial concerns, and methods when managing comm...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - December 10, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Andrea Palmiotto Heli Maijanen Carrie B LeGarde Megan Ingvoldstad Source Type: research
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J Forensic Sci. 2023 Dec 10. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15442. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38073010 | DOI:10.1111/1556-4029.15442 (Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - December 10, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Rodney K Adams Source Type: research
Commentary on: Adams RK. Patient termination of a life-sustaining medical device: Suicide or natural death? J Forensic Sci. 2023;68(6):2037-47. https://doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.15360
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Dec 10. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15441. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38073012 | DOI:10.1111/1556-4029.15441 (Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - December 10, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: James R Gill Source Type: research
An unusual case of high-voltage electrocution of a truck driver due to inadvertent contact of the truck with an overhead wire
This article reports an accidental death due to electrocution in a highly unusual circumstance, in which a truck driver reversing his vehicle was electrocuted when his truck inadvertently touched an overhead high-voltage wire. The electric injury marks were present over the sole of the right foot. The scene investigation revealed that the high-voltage wire was loose and was below the level of the prescribed height. The truck was passing over an elevated area made up of dirt and stone. The interior of the cabin of the truck revealed a few non-insulated metallic areas over the floor of the truck, between the accelerator and ...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - December 9, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Deepu Mathew Devendra Jadav Prudvi Munisankar Vikas P Meshram Ruchi Kumawat Poonam Elhence Source Type: research
An unusual case of high-voltage electrocution of a truck driver due to inadvertent contact of the truck with an overhead wire
This article reports an accidental death due to electrocution in a highly unusual circumstance, in which a truck driver reversing his vehicle was electrocuted when his truck inadvertently touched an overhead high-voltage wire. The electric injury marks were present over the sole of the right foot. The scene investigation revealed that the high-voltage wire was loose and was below the level of the prescribed height. The truck was passing over an elevated area made up of dirt and stone. The interior of the cabin of the truck revealed a few non-insulated metallic areas over the floor of the truck, between the accelerator and ...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - December 9, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Deepu Mathew Devendra Jadav Prudvi Munisankar Vikas P Meshram Ruchi Kumawat Poonam Elhence Source Type: research
Justice for all
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Dec 6. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15430. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38057989 | DOI:10.1111/1556-4029.15430 (Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - December 7, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: C Ken Williams Source Type: research
Justice for all
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Dec 6. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15430. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38057989 | DOI:10.1111/1556-4029.15430 (Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences)
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - December 7, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: C Ken Williams Source Type: research
Validation of image stream hashing: A forensic method for content verification
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Dec 1. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15432. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHow do forensic examiners know if they have altered an image stream when converting a digital image from one codec or file container to another for analysis? Forensic standards and best practices recommend avoiding alteration or degradation of multimedia data during transcoding. An image stream hashing method was recently introduced to the forensic science community to answer the question above. This paper offers an initial validation study of image stream hashing method that may answer the question above. The first half of the study's ...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - December 2, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Gregory S Wales Source Type: research
Pathway to terrorist behaviors: The role of childhood experiences, personality traits, and ideological motivations in a sample of Iraqi prisoners
This study examines a cross-sectional sample of incarcerated men convicted of terrorism in Iraq (N = 160). A questionnaire-guided interview included adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), conduct disorder (CD), antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), religious and political ideology, views about causes of terrorism, and the severity of terrorist acts. Path analysis was employed to examine the relationships between these factors and to identify the model with the best fit. After adjusting for age, employment, and location, results indicated that ACEs positively impacted CD, ASPD, religious guidance, and terrorism attitudes. ...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - December 2, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Sean D Cleary Philip J Candilis Saleh Dhumad Allen R Dyer Najat Khalifa Source Type: research
Validation of image stream hashing: A forensic method for content verification
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Dec 1. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15432. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHow do forensic examiners know if they have altered an image stream when converting a digital image from one codec or file container to another for analysis? Forensic standards and best practices recommend avoiding alteration or degradation of multimedia data during transcoding. An image stream hashing method was recently introduced to the forensic science community to answer the question above. This paper offers an initial validation study of image stream hashing method that may answer the question above. The first half of the study's ...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - December 2, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Gregory S Wales Source Type: research
Pathway to terrorist behaviors: The role of childhood experiences, personality traits, and ideological motivations in a sample of Iraqi prisoners
This study examines a cross-sectional sample of incarcerated men convicted of terrorism in Iraq (N = 160). A questionnaire-guided interview included adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), conduct disorder (CD), antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), religious and political ideology, views about causes of terrorism, and the severity of terrorist acts. Path analysis was employed to examine the relationships between these factors and to identify the model with the best fit. After adjusting for age, employment, and location, results indicated that ACEs positively impacted CD, ASPD, religious guidance, and terrorism attitudes. ...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - December 2, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Sean D Cleary Philip J Candilis Saleh Dhumad Allen R Dyer Najat Khalifa Source Type: research
Validation of image stream hashing: A forensic method for content verification
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Dec 1. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15432. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHow do forensic examiners know if they have altered an image stream when converting a digital image from one codec or file container to another for analysis? Forensic standards and best practices recommend avoiding alteration or degradation of multimedia data during transcoding. An image stream hashing method was recently introduced to the forensic science community to answer the question above. This paper offers an initial validation study of image stream hashing method that may answer the question above. The first half of the study's ...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - December 2, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Gregory S Wales Source Type: research
Pathway to terrorist behaviors: The role of childhood experiences, personality traits, and ideological motivations in a sample of Iraqi prisoners
This study examines a cross-sectional sample of incarcerated men convicted of terrorism in Iraq (N = 160). A questionnaire-guided interview included adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), conduct disorder (CD), antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), religious and political ideology, views about causes of terrorism, and the severity of terrorist acts. Path analysis was employed to examine the relationships between these factors and to identify the model with the best fit. After adjusting for age, employment, and location, results indicated that ACEs positively impacted CD, ASPD, religious guidance, and terrorism attitudes. ...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - December 2, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Sean D Cleary Philip J Candilis Saleh Dhumad Allen R Dyer Najat Khalifa Source Type: research
Validation of image stream hashing: A forensic method for content verification
J Forensic Sci. 2023 Dec 1. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.15432. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHow do forensic examiners know if they have altered an image stream when converting a digital image from one codec or file container to another for analysis? Forensic standards and best practices recommend avoiding alteration or degradation of multimedia data during transcoding. An image stream hashing method was recently introduced to the forensic science community to answer the question above. This paper offers an initial validation study of image stream hashing method that may answer the question above. The first half of the study's ...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - December 2, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Gregory S Wales Source Type: research
Pathway to terrorist behaviors: The role of childhood experiences, personality traits, and ideological motivations in a sample of Iraqi prisoners
This study examines a cross-sectional sample of incarcerated men convicted of terrorism in Iraq (N = 160). A questionnaire-guided interview included adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), conduct disorder (CD), antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), religious and political ideology, views about causes of terrorism, and the severity of terrorist acts. Path analysis was employed to examine the relationships between these factors and to identify the model with the best fit. After adjusting for age, employment, and location, results indicated that ACEs positively impacted CD, ASPD, religious guidance, and terrorism attitudes. ...
Source: Journal of Forensic Sciences - December 2, 2023 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Sean D Cleary Philip J Candilis Saleh Dhumad Allen R Dyer Najat Khalifa Source Type: research
