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Forensic Science
Reports from University of New Mexico highlight recent research in forensic science
April 5th, 2008
According to recent research published in the Journal of Forensic Sciences, "While victims of racially motivated violence may be identified through observation of morphological features, those targeted because of their ethnic, religious, or national identity are not easily recognized. This study examines how perpetrators of genocide recognize their victims." "Court documents, including indictments, witness statements, and testimony from the International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia (FY) detail the interactions between victim and assailant. A total of 6012 decedents were included in the study; only 20.8% had been positively identified....
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-04-05)
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