TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2022//
TI  - The "microwave oven" practice in Brazil
JO  - Forensic sciences research
A1  - Lemos, Yara Vieira
A1  - Menrique Corradi, Luciene
A1  - Calmon Silva, Melina
A1  - de Oliveira Couto, Lorena
A1  - Bittencourt, Giovanna Hooper
A1  - Santos Dionísio, Alexander
A1  - Zatti Lima, Adriana
A1  - Alberto Cardoso, Márcio
A1  - Cunha, Eugenia
SP  - 628
EP  - 632
VL  - 7
IS  - 4
N2  - This article presents a forensic case of an unusual illegal cremation of a person using a process colloquially known as the "microwave oven" practice in Brazil. The microwave process involves two actions: placing the victim in a tire stack and then setting the structure on fire using flammable substances to accelerate the progression. A similar practice, identified as "necklacing", has also been reported in other countries such as South Africa. This report presents a case of microwave oven cremation of a body found in a rural area of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The forensic work helped determine the biological profile and identity of the victim using radiological comparisons. Although the microwave oven cremation practice is rare, it can impose challenges for investigators. Therefore, fully understanding this practice can be helpful to the academic and forensic communities.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2096-1790
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20961790.2022.2067727
ID  - ref1
ER  -