Hot, Cold, Above and Below: Enhanced Survey Methods in the Detection of Clandestine Graves

Summary

This is an abstract from the "Forensic Archaeology: Research & Practice" session, at the 84th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

Ground-based methods of searching for clandestine graves and surface remains have been utilized by law enforcement and search and rescue personnel for years. When ground conditions and the technique of search are appropriate for the circumstances of the case, results are often successful. However, weather, terrain, acreage, foliage and efforts to conceal remains are among the factors that can complicate or even hinder the efforts of search teams. This paper explores enhanced methods of searching for human remains, including the use of areal forward infrared looking radar, drone photography and ground penetrating radar.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Forensic Archaeology: Research & Practice   •
• Society for American Archaeology 84th Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM (2019)

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Abstract Id(s): 23827