Empirical Analysis of Saw Mark Characteristics in Human Bone: Meeting Forensic Standards in Dismemberment Cases

This study examined saw cut bones to try and estimate the types of tools used in dismemberment cases. Forensic anthropology suggests that certain traits in the bone can be related to certain saw tools, but this hasn’t been scientifically tested.

The research seeks to gather information and evidence from damaged bone to identify the markings and tools used.

The three-year grant from the National Institute of Justice supports this project, a postdoctoral researcher and a student in DMU's Master of Science in Anatomy degree program.