A COMPREHENSIVE FORENSIC CASE REPORT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY LAB UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FORENSIC CASE #167

Author

Tyler J. Trettin, University of Montana, MissoulaFollow

Year of Award

2022

Document Type

Professional Paper

Degree Type

Master of Arts (MA)

Degree Name

Anthropology (Forensic Anthropology Option)

Department or School/College

Anthropology

Committee Chair

Randall Skelton

Commitee Members

Katherine Baca, Mark Heirigs, Aldo Fusaro

Keywords

UMFC, Forensic, Ballistic, Pathology, Trauma, Profile

Subject Categories

Biological and Physical Anthropology | Other Anthropology

Abstract

This report consists of an inventory of the skeletal remains of case# 167, assessment of the minimum number of individuals (MNI), a biological profile if possible, and a literature review of the assessment and understanding of ballistic trauma. The skeletal remains are consistent with an MNI of one. The remains are likely from a male individual, and skeletal features are representative of a person of Caucasian ancestry. The individual is estimated to be between of 35-65 years old with an estimated stature of between 5’5” and 5’9”.

Recommended Citation

Trettin, Tyler J., "A COMPREHENSIVE FORENSIC CASE REPORT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY LAB UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FORENSIC CASE #167" (2022). Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers. 11863.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/11863