Forensic Archaeological Research: The Utilization of Pig Carcasses (Sus scrofa) as Proxies for Human Bodies
John Schultz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Associate Chair
Department of Anthropology, University of Central Florida
Summary: Dr. Schultz’s primary research area is the application of geophysical search methods, including ground-penetrating radar (GPR) for applied Forensic Archaeology contexts including using simulated graves and submerged bodies. This research addresses issues that apply to real-life forensic contexts, and the goal of these projects was to develop evidence-based search guidelines for forensic practitioners.
Dr. Schultz’s talk will focus on a number of forensic archaeology projects he has directed with his graduate students that involved utilizing pig carcasses as proxies for human bodies.
RSVP is requested.
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