Re these tweets, that were shared previously (thanks sorry don't remb orig member)
Jemie Lee 13NewsVerified account
‏@13JemieLee Medical Examiner's Office says it is bringing in forensic anthropologist to examine remains of AJ Hadsell @13NewsNow
Jemie Lee 13News ‏@13JemieLee · Apr 20
@zampack It's unclear exactly when and how they will be using the anthropologist in this case, as they cannot release details, per policy
Jemie Lee 13News ‏@13JemieLee · Apr 20
@zampack No prob! I should have been more precise in saying they *are using an anthropologist, instead of *will... thank you!
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JMHO.....
I have followed the case of John Glasgow (there is also a thread here at WS). John Glasgow went missing Jan 28, 2008 and his remains were located by hikers March of this year. Because his remains were skeletal they had an Archeologist go out with the search team on the follow up searches. I cant put my hands on the link that was talking about it, but there was one speaking of a forensic anthropologist helping the ME also with the Glasgow case.
From all the diff stuff I read trying to understand how they could find out from the remains an about how the forensic anthropologist helps out... its JMHO, but I believe the Forensic Anthropologist was on board at the get go of locating AJ remains. And its JUST now that the Media found out that tidbit.
I thought this was interesting, and I am coping it from where I posted on the JG thread
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What happened?
Forensic anthropologists are also trained to examine evidence regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of an individual. This involves analyzing skeletal trauma and differentiating between injuries caused by bullets, sharp objects, blunt objects, or other instruments. Sharp force trauma results when a narrow or pointed object hits a very small area. The stabs, slashes, and cuts typical of sharp force often penetrate deep enough to leave cut marks on the bone. In contrast, blunt force trauma results from a larger implement hitting a much broader area. Blunt force trauma can cause fractures of the arm and leg bones or crush and shatter the flat bones of the skull. Projectile trauma involves a high force applied over a very small area. Projectile trauma can involve bullets, arrows, spears, or any other small object delivered at high velocity. The damage caused by projectile trauma can often be used to indicate the direction of travel of the projectile. Other forms of trauma that an anthropologist may find evidence of include strangulation, electrocution, chemical or heat related trauma, or explosions.
In addition to the injuries themselves, the patterns of injuries present on a body can be very important to the case. Multiple, severe blunt injuries over the whole body may suggest a fall from a great height or a car accident. Sharp force injuries to the hands and lower arms are indicative of defense wounds. The direction of projectile wounds can also be used to support or refute a suspect's story. It is the anthropologist's task to carefully record all traumata according to type, location, and number to reconstruct the overall picture of what happened to a person at the time of their death. And although they are not legally responsible for determining cause of death, the information anthropologists collect can help the coroner or medical examiner make their official judgment on the case.
http://www.sfu.museum/forensics/eng/pg_media-media_pg/anthropologie-anthropology/
