Corpse Dismemberment
Statistical analysis of kerf mark measurements in bone. (1/2)
(+info)Dismemberment: cause of death in the Colombian armed conflict. (2/2)
The purpose of this paper is to illustrate major findings in the recovery and analysis of victims, where dismemberment is the cause of death, but also a manner of torture within the context of the armed conflict in Colombia. It is intended to provide useful analytical information and to contribute to the correct interpretation of forensic analyses in cases of dismemberment and/or in the examination of human remains within the context of the Colombian armed conflict. The importance of including dismemberment as an opinion in the forensic report by correlating the findings on the body, the grave and context of the information available, and the accounts on the facts is encouraged. Otherwise these cases will be recorded as undetermined cause of death, which does not reflect the brutality of the war. (+info)Corpse dismemberment refers to the act of cutting up or disarticulating a dead body into separate parts or sections. This may be done for various reasons, such as facilitating transportation, disposal, or concealment of the body. In some cases, it may also be related to certain cultural or religious practices. However, in forensic contexts, corpse dismemberment is often associated with criminal activities, such as homicide, where the perpetrator may attempt to hide evidence or make identification of the victim more difficult. The legal and ethical implications of corpse dismemberment are significant, and it is generally governed by laws related to desecration of dead bodies and improper disposal of human remains.
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