A facial reconstruction and identification technique for seriously devastating head wounds

Joukal, Marek; Frišhons, Jan

doi:10.1016/j.forsciint.2015.04.027

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“…It is then possible to present a modified picture of the reconstructed face to relatives. After comparing the results with photos of the person before death, this technique has proven to be very useful for identifying unknown bodies when other identification techniques are not available [5]. This reconstruction method being rather quick and especially for its results can be recommended as an auxiliary technique in the identification of unknown victims with crushing head injuries and in the evaluation of devastating gunshot wound of the head [6].…”

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Facial Soft Tissue Thickness in Forensic Facial Reconstruction: Is it enough if Norms Set?

Ramesh¹,

Sreedhar²,

Narayanappa³

2015

J Forensic Res

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Facial reconstruction relies on the relationships between the facial features, subcutaneous soft tissues and underlying bony structure of the skull. If there is no clue for potential identity because of impossibility to compare questioned remains with possible familiar material, in such cases one of the last chances is to recreate ante mortem appearance by face reconstruction. Many of the soft tissue thickness values are significantly different from those reported for comparable groups, suggesting that individuals from different geographical areas have unique facial features thus requiring population-specific values. This literature review attempts to throw some light on the important aspects that has to be taken into consideration while setting norms of soft tissue thickness among various populations. To name a few are the differences among different skeletal malocclusions, differences in soft tissue thickness and the rate of tissue change among both men and women at different age groups.

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Facial Soft Tissue Thickness in Forensic Facial Reconstruction: Is it enough if Norms Set?

Ramesh¹,

Sreedhar²,

Narayanappa³

2015

J Forensic Res

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“…The psychological effect on relatives is mixed [ 9 ]. Reconstruction, thanatopraxy, or modern embalming techniques may be necessary [ 10 , 11 ]. Visual ID may be used to identify unknown bodies in morgues [ 12 ], and in some countries, the publication of postmortem portraits in different media is a standard procedure [ 13 ].…”

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Application of the “bubbling” procedure to dead body portraits in forensic identification

et al. 2021

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Purpose A procedure is needed for bodies with disfiguring injuries to the face and the use of their portrait for visual identification. Method We present the application of a simple image processing procedure, otherwise known as ”bubbling,” which is based on the concept of ”perceptual filling-in,” to images for visual identification in the forensic context. The method is straight forward and can be performed using readily available software and hardware.. Results The method is demonstrated and examples are shown. The visual recognition of known persons using “bubbled” images was successfully tested. Conclusion The “bubbling” procedure for visual identification enhancement is quick and straightforward and may be attempted before escalating to more involved identification methods and procedures.

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Reversed configuration of the muzzle imprint mark in a pistol contact entrance wound mimicking a non-suicidal act

Hejna

Šafr

Kramář

et al. 2022

Forensic Science International

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A facial reconstruction and identification technique for seriously devastating head wounds

Cited by 4 publications

References 9 publications

Facial Soft Tissue Thickness in Forensic Facial Reconstruction: Is it enough if Norms Set?

Facial Soft Tissue Thickness in Forensic Facial Reconstruction: Is it enough if Norms Set?

Application of the “bubbling” procedure to dead body portraits in forensic identification

Reversed configuration of the muzzle imprint mark in a pistol contact entrance wound mimicking a non-suicidal act

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