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The longer those exposures to the varied concentrations of different elements in different areas of the world, the more likely
the victim can be determined as having resided in a particular area. By knowing the areas inhabited by a victim, the more
likely investigators will be able to track down his, or her, identity. Unlike radioactive isotopes, stable isotopes never
disintegrate. Schwarz, (2007), provides a good example of the forensic value of stable isotopes:
"Most of the O atoms in our body come from the water we drink, and is usually isotopically like the
precipitation where we live. Therefore we can often learn where a person lived from the isotopic
composition of their teeth and bones. Fortunately we now have maps showing the distribution of 18 O/ 16 O
ratios in precipitation falling over North America and Europe which we can use to help trace the place of
origin of a murder victim. Even burned remains can be analyzed this way."
(Schwarz, 2007:28)
Like DNA, stable isotope analyses will continue to be developed and be refined. And like DNA analyses, it may someday be
a staple in the forensic scientist's toolbox.
Because stable isotope analysis is so dependent on the proper collection of known environmental samples, the
researcher is also referred to the section Geoarchaeology and Soil Science. Our culture obviously impacts and reflects
where we live and what we consume. For those reasons, the researcher may find useful citations in the section entitled
Criminal and Cultural Behavior.
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