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    ESSENTIAL FORENSIC BIOLOGY

    SECOND EDITION ALAN GUNN Chapter One: The Decay, Discovery and Recovery of Human Bodies
    2009 by John Wiley & Sons Ltd

    Chapter One: The Decay, Discovery and Recovery of Human Bodies


    The Dead Body The Stages of Decomposition Factors Affecting the Speed of Decay Discovery and Recovery of Human Remains Determining the Age and Provenance of Skeletonized Remains Future Developments

    The Dead Body

    The Stages of Decomposition


    Fresh Temperature changes Chemical changes Hypostasis Changes to muscle tone Indications of poisoning Bloat

    The Stages of Decomposition


    Detritivores Putrification Adipocere (Grave Wax) Mummification Putrid dry remains

    Factors Affecting the Speed of Decay


    Geographical location Time of year Exposure to sunlight Wrapping and confinement Burial underground Hanging above ground Burial underwater

    Factors Affecting the Speed of Decay


    Wounds Infections Burning Chemical treatment

    Discovery and Recovery of Human Remains


    Discovery Recovery

    Determining the Age and Provenance of Skeletonized Remains


    Radiocarbon dating Bomb curve radiocarbon dating Stable isotopes

    Future Developments

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