Forensic Anthropology

Dr. William Bass is considered to be the Leonardo da Vinci in the field of forensic anthropology. Famous for creating the Anthropology Research Facility, to the majority of us known as the Body Farm, at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Born in Staunton, Virginia, Bass received a BA in psychology from the University of Virginia in 1951, an MS in anthropology from the University of Kentucky in 1956. Thus, half a decade he received his PhD in anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1961. Originally the thought of anthropology didn’t cross Bass it was until his junior year of college is when he changed majors to anthropology thanks to his mentor Dr. Charlie Snow, who introduced him out on his own forensic case to analyze a corpse

Throughout my educational journey, my interest and attention was always captivated by classes which had even the slightest tendency towards Forensic Psychology. Yet, my passion remained unconscious until I took a class of Criminal Law in Business, class which seemed to hold the answer for the consuming question “What am I going to study at University?” From there, I began putting the puzzle pieces together, determined to find the source of the spark- Law, Criminology, Forensic Science all seemed to bring me closer to the right one for me: Forensic Psychology. Reading the first few lines of the field description was enough to assure me that there is no other subject could fascinate, intrigue and motivate me to give by best to apart from this. I became infatuated with the evidence that evil in a human being can be so incandescent, transparent and mischievous that it could bring down any barrier of normality. I became absorbed by its power to grow into the mind and punish the

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Forensic anthropology is the physical or biological studies of a human skeleton. The purpose of a forensic anthropologist is to discover secrets hidden in bones. Forensic anthropologists are trained physical anthropologists. The difference between the two are the amount of knowledge involved in forensic anthropology. In forensic anthropology science, biology, and culture are applied to the legal process.

Forensic anthropology is a subfield of physical anthropology that aims to assist in the identification of human remains and to help determine what happened to the remains (Ubelaker, 2006). A forensic anthropologist is able to aid law enforcement by narrowing down the list of possible victims. This subfield of anthropology consists of several processes and a vast list of duties that are important in providing positive identification.Even though forensic anthropology dates back many years, major advancements in this field are still being made today.

This paper (essay) is about the history and development of Forensic Science throughout the years, decades and centuries. Forensic Science is a very important tool that has been upgrading and developing in many ways as time has passed by. The many roles of the forensic science expert as is they relate to the forensic science disciplines. And the capabilities of forensic science.

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The forensic anthropology class drew my immense focus, because it is a subject I am fascinated with

My experience in my current Honors program has taught me the importance of decorum in academic settings as well as managing the responsibility of being a member of a distinguished program. Outside of the classroom, traveling often while my father was in the military spurred my early development of a global perspective. Therefore, contingent with my desired major, I am a strong advocate for raising awareness of cultural diversity and international causes. Additionally, I am a strong critical thinker and problem-solver, and I am dedicated to improving my surrounding through my sphere of influence. I am also a member of many different organizations at my current institution, from the Black Student Union to Global Ambassadors, and though I am naturally inclined to be respectful of diversity, I have learned to see outside of my reality to empathize with others. I am shaping into a well-rounded individual, and contributing my assets to the Honors college would only positively add to the already-dynamic

Forensic Anthropologist involves with the study of human remains for legal purpose. This job helps the ever expanding world of criminal law and the need for justice. It helps bring answer in the science community on how to analyze and distinguish decaying remains and how to identify their identity. In conclusion forensic anthropologists allow for murders or accidents to be revealed and slowly let them rest in peace.

Forensic anthropologist knowledge of the human body, helps aid in the outcome of a death investigation. (Stanojevich) To help solve criminal trials, the systematic recovery and collection of physical evidence in the field, the scientific analysis in the laboratory and the protection of integrity of evidence, is crucial. Usually, response teams from either federal, state, or local authorities will gather and examine the physical evidence of a crime scene, but there are often times, when a forensic anthropologist is called in. Forensic anthropologist are major players, because they are trained in anthropology, archaeology, human osteology, forensic taphonomy, and chain-of-evidence procedures. Their study of human remains, aids in the case by working to assess the age, sex, stature, ancestry and unique features of a skeleton. Forensic anthropologist have been used to investigate victims of homicide, accidental deaths, natural deaths, and mass fatalities. The cases a forensic anthropologist works on usually involve victims that are decomposed, skeletonized, or have body parts that are missing. Often times, the forensic anthropologist, is the last chance for identification and justice for the victims. (Walsh-Haney)

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The interest in forensic science has grown so much that the employment will be strong. In 2006, 12,310 forensic scientists were employed in the United States (Echaore-McDavid and McDavid 29). From 2012 to 2022, experts have projected that there will be 5,800 jobs available (Summary Report). However, a lot of forensic scientists have been employed by private labs, so there is a backload of work. This means that employers are looking for skilled and experienced criminalists (Echaore-McDavid and McDavid 29). Public laboratories are looking for finances to add additional jobs, but because of the lack of funds, they don’t have enough forensic scientists (Echaore-McDavid and McDavid 29). Finding a job as a forensic scientist should be easy, because a lot of laboritories are looking to hire experienced criminalists.

There is a small vertical irregularity on the mandible, likely the result of a fracture scar. This irregularity measures approximately 3 millimeters in length. There is also evidence of forced trauma to the cranium, with the vertical irregularity measuring approximately 8 millimeters in length.

It is now the year 5000, and most of the United States (US) has been covered in snow, since 2016. For the first time in almost 3000 years the snow has let up and parts of the US, and parts of the US are available to be explored. While countless other architects are excited about the prospects, there is only so much land that was uncovered. An area still available is a modest, remote place in the middle of the US. With the snow covering everything and poor record keeping, archeologist is walking into the situation with little to no information. What we do know is times have changed dramatically since the snow took over.