A Bibliography Related to Crime Scene Interpretation with ...

This bibliography is not annotated or intended as a review of the compiled citations.
Many of the citations are included because they are cited in more primary resources and, by
caption or abstract, appear to offer information relative to archaeological/geotaphonomic theory
and practice. It is left to the reader to determine of what value each reference might be to their
own research, or whether the research supporting citations is sound. Many citations are of
earlier vintage. Although some of these earlier articles, especially in technical areas such as
geophysical exploration or mapping, might seem outdated, many contain information on basic,
immutable, technological principles of any age. Also, the inclusion of older resources allows the
reader an opportunity to examine the evolution of certain thought and techniques in particular
areas.
References strictly concerned with osteological, odontological, and physical
anthropological analyses of human remains, toward determinations of sex, race, age, and stature,
were avoided. (The exceptions are a few field guides which represent basic aids for gross field
identifications.) Resources in this area are so extensive the reader is better served by
bibliographies specifically addressing physical anthropology. Articles which contain
information on taphonomy, or the use of physical anthropology to determine the ante-, peri-, and
postmortem history of remains, are included. Occasional prehistoric and historic archaeological
reports are included. They not only document excavation techniques, but are also included for
the information they provide concerning the cultural and temporal diversities of mortuary
practices. Non-fiction accounts of well known homicide investigations are referenced. Such
accounts may not offer analytical or scientific views; however, they do present the reported
circumstances surrounding high profile buried body investigations. These non-fiction accounts
may also offer some insight into the application, or lack, of forensic archaeology and
geotaphonomy in homicide investigations.
This bibliography is by no means exhaustive. Beyond the exclusion of strict physical
anthropological, odontological, and osteological references, there are innumerable
archaeological field reports which address the sampling and excavation of interment sites. Each
day newspapers and magazines across the world include articles about the discovery of human
remains in forensic and non-forensic situations. As with all science, research in archaeological
field techniques, taphonomy, entomology, botany, and criminalistics are not static. As they
become available to the writer, applicable citations will be added to this bibliography, and any
suggestions are appreciated. Images used below are derived from the compiler's photographs,
those taken by photographer Richard G. Marty Jr., available from the FBI Laboratory, or from
Microsoft clipart.
Special Agent Mike Hochrein
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Laurel Highlands Resident Agency
P.O. Box 615
Elton, Pennsylvania 15934
(814) 262-9290
ERTSL@hotmail.com
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