Craniofacial Identification in Forensic Medicine

Author: John G. Clement
Published: July 1998
Publisher: Arnold, Edward
ISBN: 0340607599
Hardcover Book
Number of Pages: 306

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The book contains predominantly black-and-white illustrations, with some color illustrations. Discussion of the various methods of human identification and their legal, social, and psychological implications. Explores modern systems as well as the more traditional, artist-based methods of facial reconstruction. High-quality photographs and images. This text is as interesting as it is focused. The editors succeeded in bringing together a knowledgeable team of experts from the U.K. and Australia to present the unique material of this book. A multitude of self-explanatory photographs, a few of which are in color, as well as many graphics and figures help visually complement the text. The objective is to bring together information on methods of human craniofacial identification and to describe the ways such methods may be integrated with other techniques for establishing identity. It should be of particular benefit to forensic pathologists, forensic odontologists, and forensic anthropologists, even though all involved or having an interest in forensic science, law enforcement, and the justice system will find pertinent material in this text. The content is divided into four major parts: principles; techniques; the changing face; and medico-legal issues. Part 1 deals primarily with the scientific principles of craniofacial identification, emphasizing the management of the scene and the recovery of remains. Part 2 focuses on artistic techniques used in forensic medicine and dentistry, and ranges from duplication of remains, surgical dissection, simple and complex photography, facial reconstruction; and computer-assisted imaging and modeling. Some of these tools are also very helpful in the potential recognition of living individuals thought missing. Part 3 reviews the science of growth, development, and aging, while Part 4 presents the legal aspects of the human identification process. The book also contains a useful appendix and a glossary. This is a highly specialized text, presenting the art and science of a fascinatingdiscipline. The editors take the reader on a journey through the unusual problem solving approach of their specialty. In an era where violent crimes and missing persons are not so uncommon, it is important for properly trained professionals to lead investigations, potentially resulting in the identification of the victim and/or the aggressor. This book will prove valuable in providing tools to accomplish that precise task. Experts and novices alike will learn something in reviewing this text, from the meticulous science of combing a crime scene searching for evidence, through complex imaging techniques using video equipment and computer software in an attempt to identify remains of a person. This is a great first edition. Clement, John ., PhD, BDS (Univ of Melbourne); Ranson, David L., BMedSci (Univ of Melbourne)

Table of Contents
Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Pt. 1 Principles
1 Craniofacial identification 3
2 Management of the scene and forensic evidence 9
3 The autopsy in human identification 25
4 Craniofacial anatomy 37
5 Anthropological assessment 49
6 Dental identification 63
Pt. 2 Techniques
7 Preservation, restoration and duplication of remains 85
8 Craniofacial dissection 95
9 Scene photography 105
10 Photography of remains 123
11 Craniofacial photography in the living 137
12 Superimposition techniques 151
13 Quantification of facial shape and form 165
14 Facial reconstruction and approximation 177
15 Computer modelling of facial form 187
Pt. 3 The changing face
16 Growth of children's faces 203
17 Age changes to the face in adulthood 225
Pt. 4 Medico-legal issues
18 Forensic 'art' in human identification 235
19 Reporting and presentation of evidence 245
20 Identification and the law 257
App. I Recovery of remains 267
App. II Packaging of evidence 273
App. III Commonly used dental charts 275
App. IV Chronology of dental development 279
App. V Laboratory materials 283
App. VI Guides for post mortem cranial radiography 287
App. VII Guides and checklists for medico-legal reports 291
Glossary 297
Index 299

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