NCJ Number
240960
Journal
Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal Volume: 45 Issue: 3 Dated: September 2012 Pages: 143-149
Date Published
September 2012
Length
7 pages
Annotation
This article reports on the forensic examination of mummified remains found in the Jafr Region of Jordan.
Abstract
Contrary to the strong belief among medical examiners and pathologists in Jordan that all mummified human remains are archaeological, and thus, do not necessitate forensic examination, this Jafr mummy is recent as evidenced by radiocarbon dating. The visual and radiographic examinations showed multiple skull and chest fractures as well as lacerations and cut wounds in various parts of the body. These types of trauma were likely caused by blunt forces applied at multiple sites of the body, typical of those produced in traffic accidents. The entomological evidence suggests a delayed inhumation of at least two days after death. (Published Abstract)