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

Diana Swales; Lucina Hackman

doi:10.1002/wfs2.1529

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

Diana Swales, Lucina Hackman (Lead / Corresponding author)

Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification

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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.

Original language	English
Number of pages	9
Journal	WIREs Forensic Science
Early online date	24 Jul 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/wfs2.1529
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 24 Jul 2024

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fatal fire scenes
forensic anthropology
forensic archaeology

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