A Comprehensive Case Report on University of Montana Forensic Case 66

Author

Christopher John Buckley

Year of Award

2008

Document Type

Professional Paper

Degree Type

Master of Arts (MA)

Degree Name

Anthropology (Forensic Anthropology Option)

Department or School/College

Department of Anthropology

Committee Chair

Randall Skelton

Commitee Members

John Douglas, Daniel Doyle

Abstract

UMFC 66 is an anatomical specimen from the Physical Anthropology Lab at The University of Montana-Missoula. It is a nearly complete skeleton that exhibits no trauma. I examined the literature on suitable approaches to estimating age from the skeleton, because age is difficult to estimate for this case and presents an interesting challenge. I also estimated sex, ancestry, stature, and weight. I concluded that UMFC 66 is an American Indian, perhaps 20 to 28 years of age with a relatively short stature of about 1.56m (5’01”), weighing approximately 115 to 129 pounds. There is severe osteomyelitis throughout the left lower extremity. Time since death is within modem times, between World War II and the past few years.

Recommended Citation

Buckley, Christopher John, "A Comprehensive Case Report on University of Montana Forensic Case 66" (2008). Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers. 10821.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/10821