Publication details
Radiouhlíkové datování kosterních pozůstatků v běžně soudně lékařské praxi
| Title in English | Dating of Skeletal Remains by Radiocarbon Method in a Common Part of Forensic Medical Practice |
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| Year of publication | 2017 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Chemické listy |
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| Citation | |
| Field | Morphological specializations and cytology |
| Keywords | bone remains; time of death; common grave; radiocarbon dating |
| Description | Autopsies, often performed on bodies where putrefaction or skeletonization is highly advanced, is routine in forensic medical practice. Late post-mortem changes in these skeletal remains are influenced by numerous factors including, specifically, the effects of the atmosphere, soil quality and the depth at which the dead body was buried. This makes it difficult to narrow down of the time of death to a range useful for criminal prosecuting authorities. From the point of view of criminal law, 20 years following a particularly serious crime (e.g., murder) is critical, after which criminal responsibility ceases (“period of statutory limitation”). The aim of this thesis is to provide a comprehensive overview of the methods for accurate determination of the circumstances of death. Particular emphasis is laid on the possibilities of radiocarbon dating. |