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

Saverio Gualtieri, Matteo Antonio Sacco, Francesco Maria Galassi, Elena Varotto, Alessandro Pasquale Tarallo, Maria Cristina Verrina, Lucia Tarda, Pietrantonio Ricci, Isabella Aquila

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Saverio GualtieriMedical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, ITA.
Matteo Antonio SaccoMedical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, ITA.
Francesco Maria GalassiDepartment of Anthropology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Lodz, POL.
Elena VarottoArchaeology, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, AUS.
Alessandro Pasquale TaralloMedical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, ITA.
Maria Cristina VerrinaMedical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, ITA.
Lucia TardaMedical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, ITA.
Pietrantonio RicciMedical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, ITA.
Isabella AquilaMedical and Surgical Sciences, Institute of Legal Medicine, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, ITA.

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Abstract

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.

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anthropologydeathforensic sciencespost-mortem intervalputrefaction

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