NCJ Number
235614
Journal
Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice Volume: 27 Issue: 2 Dated: May 2011 Pages: 149-182
Date Published
May 2011
Length
34 pages
Annotation
This article discusses research technologies and procedures for the detection of buried victims.
Abstract
The authors' goal is to discuss the new technologies and procedures that they have developed for the discovery and recovery of buried victims. The authors argue that forensic investigations of clandestine graves must be grounded in the most advanced scientific methods and evidence-collection techniques available. A structured program that includes an interdisciplinary team of forensic scientists and law enforcement experts is proposed to facilitate all aspects of the investigative and legal process. Such issues are of great relevance because most legal jurisdictions have a number of cases each year and present operating procedures are not standardized. There is a clear need for national dialog to improve our investigative efforts and insure best practices in forensic science across legal jurisdictions and law enforcement agencies. (Published Abstract)