The location of unmarked graves in forensic and archaeological investigations is legally and
culturally important. In a forensic context, locating covert burials of missing persons can …

Thanks to its non-destructive, high-resolution imaging possibilities and its sensitivity to both
conductive and dielectric subsurface structures, Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) has …

Introduction to Forensic Anthropology provides comprehensive coverage of key methods
and issues in forensic anthropology. Using terminology and best practices recommended by …

Due to the versatility of the drone, it can be applied in various areas and for different uses
and as a practical support for human activities. In particular, this paper focuses on the …

By nature, clandestine burials are difficult to locate, an issue that can complicate the legal
process, and interrupt the natural grief process of the family. The purpose of this paper is to …

The search for missing persons is a major challenge for investigations involving presumed
deceased individuals. Currently, the most effective tool is the use of cadaver-detection dogs; …

Seismic diffraction events, often overlooked as noise in conventional seismic imaging
methods, contain valuable high-resolution information about subsurface structures and …

The identification of unmarked graves and burials is one of most common applications of
ground‐penetrating radar (GPR) in archaeology. Despite a high frequency of use and a long …

The processes of decomposition that the body will have after the time of death are peculiar
and complex. The body swells and expels gases and fluids, and the flesh decays. It also …

A study was undertaken at Forensic Science SA, Adelaide, South Australia, of all cases of
homicide (January 2003–December 2022) where the victims' bodies had been concealed …