Citation

Schmeling A, Olze A, Reisinger W, Hermann KG, Rossel U. Arch. Kriminol. 2003; 211(5-6): 129-138.

Vernacular Title

Altersdiagnostik einer unbekannten Leiche im jungen Erwachsenenalter.

Affiliation

Institut für Rechtsmedizin (Charité) der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Verlag Schmidt-Romhild)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12872682

Abstract

The authors report on the estimation of the age of an unidentified deceased adolescent in connection with the body's identification. A physical examination by a forensic physician and an examination by a forensic dentist, including determination of the dental status and an X-ray of the teeth were used to estimate the age. In addition, an X-ray of the left hand as well as an X-ray and MRT scan of the clavicles were carried out by forensic radiologists. Combining the results of the individual examinations, the age of the deceased was estimated to range between 18 and 21 years. In the course of the police investigation it was found out that the deceased was 20 years and 7 months old. This has led to the conclusion that combined use of methods allows the age even of adolescents to be determined with relatively high accuracy and a minimum of time and effort.

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