The Fascinating World of Forensic Sciences: Multidisciplinary Approaches in Human Remains and the Role of Forensic Pathology in Calabrian Experience.

Autor: Gualtieri S; Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, ITA., Sacco MA; Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, ITA., Galassi FM; Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Lodz, POL., Varotto E; Archaeology, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, AUS., Tarallo AP; Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, ITA., Verrina MC; Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, ITA., Tarda L; Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, ITA., Ricci P; Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, ITA., Aquila I; Medical and Surgical Sciences, Institute of Legal Medicine, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, ITA.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Jun 12; Vol. 16 (6), pp. e62209. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 12 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.62209
Abstrakt: Forensic sciences play a vital role in the criminal justice system by providing insights into the identity of victims and suspects, causes of death, and other crucial pieces of evidence. In this research paper, we will explore the utility of forensic sciences, its techniques and applications, and the critical role of the forensic pathologist in analyzing human remains. For this purpose, we have analyzed a series of human remains and cadavers found in a state of decomposition, illustrating the medico-legal investigations carried out. Specifically, 50 cases from Calabrian experience are reported from 2003 to 2023 in different contexts of both judicial and archaeological interest and discovered by chance. In any case, anthropological, odontological, genetic, entomological, and forensic radiological investigations were carried out with the supervision of the forensic pathologist in all cases. The varied composition of the sample made it possible to understand the methods and the various specialists involved in such diversified cases. Furthermore, a review of the scientific literature on the topic of human remains was carried out. In particular, by delving into these topics, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of forensic anthropology and forensic sciences and their significance in the criminal justice system.
Competing Interests: Human subjects: All authors have confirmed that this study did not involve human participants or tissue. Animal subjects: All authors have confirmed that this study did not involve animal subjects or tissue. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.
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