Forensic anthropology and missing persons: A Brazilian perspective.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2019.03.032
Abstract: The problem of the missing persons phenomenon in Brazil in the 21st century has become apparent, and the responses to the issue are still under development. The relatively new field of forensic anthropology and its… read more here.
Keywords: anthropology missing; anthropology; missing persons; forensic anthropology ... See more keywords
Using genetic genealogy databases in missing persons cases and to develop suspect leads in violent crimes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2019.05.016
Abstract: In the last year direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic genealogy databases have been used to identify suspects and missing persons in over fifty cold cases, many of which have been unsolved for decades. Genealogists worked on these… read more here.
Keywords: genealogy databases; missing persons; databases missing; genealogy ... See more keywords
Advancing mitochondrial genome data interpretation in missing persons casework
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigss.2019.10.151
Abstract: Abstract Massively parallel sequencing techniques have made possible the adoption of mitogenome sequencing for missing persons casework. In order to expand the family pedigree and population data necessary for sequence comparisons and statistical analysis, complete… read more here.
Keywords: mitogenome; missing persons; family; persons casework ... See more keywords
Personal identification and missing persons initiatives in Santa Catarina state, Brazil: forensic perspectives from 2019 to 2021
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DOI: 10.1080/20961790.2022.2060653
Abstract: Abstract Santa Catarina is a small, developed, and relatively safe state in South Brazil. Despite having positive social economic indicators, it still faces multiple challenges regarding forensic practices for personal identification. The objective of this… read more here.
Keywords: santa catarina; state; identification; personal identification ... See more keywords
Detecting a decline in serial homicide: Have we banished the devil from the details?
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DOI: 10.1080/23311886.2019.1678450
Abstract: Abstract The current research provides perspective regarding the true prevalence of serial murderers in modern society and addresses the conflict between the evidenced decline in serial homicide and the viewpoint that the phenomenon is increasing.… read more here.
Keywords: serial homicide; homicide; missing persons; homicide series ... See more keywords
Native Missing Persons Cases Will Not be Solved by Police Alone: The Case for "Missing Persons Advocates".
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DOI: 10.1177/08862605231171413
Abstract: This study explored the potential role of victim advocacy in Native American missing person cases. Interviews with 25 tribal and non-tribal victim/social service providers were conducted to assess their perspectives on the factors which make… read more here.
Keywords: social service; native missing; persons cases; service providers ... See more keywords
Cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness for relatives of missing persons: a pilot study
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DOI: 10.1186/s40814-019-0472-z
Abstract: ObjectivesRelatives of long-term missing persons need to deal with uncertainties related to the disappearance. These uncertainties may give rise to ruminative thinking about the causes and consequences of the loss. Focusing on tolerating uncertainties in… read more here.
Keywords: mindfulness; treatment; cognitive behavioural; missing persons ... See more keywords
Dreading Yet Hoping: Traumatic Loss Impacted by Reference DNA Sample Collection for Families of Missing People
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.866269
Abstract: The trauma of having a family member missing is commonly described as an ambiguous loss where the finality of the loss is not realized, as is experienced with a death. There is uncertainty due to… read more here.
Keywords: missing persons; dna; sample; reference ... See more keywords