Forensic Archaeology

Part of: Society for American Archaeology 82nd Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC (2017)

This session aims to highlight recent projects from those active in forensic research and case work. As forensic archaeology continues to grow as a discipline and is utilized with increasing frequency by law enforcement officials, case studies are of great use to those engaged in forensic field work. In addition, research is essential to strengthening the theoretical foundations of forensic archaeology. This session also features research projects that will be of benefit to future forensic work and criminal justice. Those involved in research have the opportunity to address areas untouched by current practitioners. By bringing together researchers and practitioners, this symposium aims to create meaningful dialog and spur collaboration.

Other Keywords
Forensic Archaeology • Forensic • Forensic Anthropology • field schools • Training • Law • Next Generation Sequencing • Crime Scene • Field School • Ritual

Geographic Keywords
North America - Mid-Atlantic • North America - California • North America - Southeast • United States of America (Country) • North America (Continent) • USA (Country) • South America • Delaware (State / Territory) • Connecticut (State / Territory) • Department of Martinique (Country)

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Documents
  1. "An Arson, A Wig, and a Murder": The Search for Particia Calloway (2017)
  2. Authentication of Museum-Curated Tsantsas Utilizing Next Generation Sequencing Technology (2017)
  3. Being Found: A Fundamental Human Right (2016)
  4. Bridging the Gap: Bringing Archaeology into the Forensic Forum (2016)
  5. Can we all get along? Bridging the divide between forensic anthropologists, forensic archaeologists, and law enforcement personnel (2016)
  6. An Examination of the Spatial Distribution of the Tissue Fragments created during an Explosive Event (2016)
  7. Forensic Archaeology and Today’s Student: Managing Expectations and Providing Rigor While Maintaining Best Practices (2015)
  8. Forensic Archaeology Recovery Case Studies, Finding the Unfound (2015)
  9. Forensic Archaeology: A Global Perspective (2015)
  10. Forensic Archaeology: a ten year retrospective (2015)
  11. Forensic Techniques to Investigate Museum and Archaeological Samples (2017)
  12. The Forensics of Commodification: Examples from Louisiana of the Acquisition, Analysis, and Legal Problems Related to Trophy Skulls Seized from Illegal Sales (2015)
  13. Further Defining the Role of the Forensic Archaeologist (2017)
  14. Is There Strength in Numbers? An Evaluation of the Complementary Roles of Archaeologists and Anthropologists in Forensic Contexts (2017)
  15. Lessons Learned from the Courts: Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology in Recent United States Jurisprudence (2016)
  16. Life Among the Tombstones: Forensics Crosses Paths with Hoodoo (2016)
  17. A Missing Person Body Recovery Case: Maintaining Professionalism & Best Practices as a Forensic Archaeologist Amidst Escalated Tensions (2015)
  18. Put ‘em to Work! The Transition from the Classroom to the Field. (2015)
  19. Searching for Standards: Federal Efforts Regarding Crime Scene Investigation with Input from Archaeology (2017)
  20. A Student’s Perspective on the Unidentified Persons Project, San Bernardino, California (2017)
  21. To Dig or Not to Dig? A Case Study of Suspected Remains Buried under Concrete (2016)
  22. An Update on the Unidentified Persons Project, San Bernardino, California: The Good, The Very Good, and the Ugly (2015)
  23. The Value of Forensic Archaeology Training for All Law Enforcement Officers: A Case Example (2016)