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Handbook of Forensic Services (pdf) - FBI

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<strong>Handbook</strong> <strong>of</strong> Forens c Serv ces 2007<br />

rema ns. Damage to bone such as cuts, bluntforce<br />

trauma, and bullet holes also may be<br />

examined. Personal identifications can be made<br />

by compar ng X-rays <strong>of</strong> a known nd v dual w th<br />

skeletal rema ns.<br />

Anthropolog cal exam nat ons usually are<br />

conducted on bones sent to the Laboratory for<br />

DNA analys s or fac al reproduct ons.<br />

Questions concerning anthropological<br />

evidence should be directed to 703-632-8449.<br />

Follow the ev dence subm ss on d rect ons,<br />

nclud ng Requesting Evidence Examinations<br />

and Packaging and Shipping Evidence.<br />

ß<br />

ß<br />

Clean and a r-dry bones, f poss ble. Pack n<br />

paper bags and wrap n protect ve mater al<br />

such as Bubble Wrap or paper. If t ssue s<br />

present on the skeletal mater al, refr gerate<br />

unt l ma l ng, and then sh p n a Styr<strong>of</strong>oam<br />

cooler.<br />

Collect nsect samples found on the rema ns<br />

in leakpro<strong>of</strong> containers such as film canisters<br />

or plast c p ll bottles. Call the Laboratory at<br />

703-632-8449 for add t onal nstruct ons.<br />

Subm t med cal records and X-rays, f poss ble.<br />

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