Still Waters Run Deep: a Unique Case of Mummification Under Extreme Conditions

Overview

Journal Forensic Sci Res

Publisher Oxford University Press

Specialty Forensic Sciences

Date 2024 Sep 19

PMID 39296868

Authors

Despoina E Flouri

Efstratios Kougios

Efthimios Fasoulakis

Konstantinos Spanakis

Elena F Kranioti

Antonios Papadomanolakis

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Abstract

Key Points: Advanced decomposition and taphonomic alterations present challenges for forensic practitioners.A case of a set of mummified remains discovered inside a plastic screw-top barrel is reported.A multidisciplinary approach, including examination of the barrel and contextual information regarding the deceased, led to case resolution.

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