Special Case in Three-dimensional Bone Reconstruction of the Human Skull

• NCJ Number: 186168
• Journal: Journal of Forensic Identification Volume: 50 Issue: 6 Dated: November/December 2000 Pages: 549-562
• Author(s): Anne Coy; John W Ohlson
• Editor(s): David L Grieve
• Date Published: December 2000
• Length: 14 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Technical)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

Skeletal remains discovered almost three decades later are removed from evidence with the intention of forming a clay facial reconstruction to aid in determining the identity of the victim.

Abstract

In 1973, human skeletal remains were discovered in a Florida landfill. Anthropologist William R. Maples examined the remains and determined them to be those of a caucasian female whose identity remained unknown. Forensic sculptor, Betty Pat Gatliff taught a technique used throughout the U.S. that forms a clay facial reconstruction directly on the skull. In October 1999, this technique was performed on the homicide victim’s skull. The reconstruction process is explained in detail. Figures, references