ABSTRACT
The forensic anthropologist is one of the specialists who can greatly contribute to the recovery and analysis of evidence in a case. At minimum, the forensic anthropologist can determine the major biological characteristics, such as age, sex, stature, and possibly race or ethnicity of a skeletonized, human remains. However, in a wide range of cases, forensic anthropologists often can do much more than collect evidence. Because of their training, forensic anthropologists may help reconstruct the events that led to the crime scene and may provide a sharply focused image of the deceased. The first step toward taking advantage of the anthropologist’s abilities is to find one and begin developing a working relationship before the first case.
