Forensic Anthropology w/ Heather Garvin
Episode 56: Coming Soon October 16, 2026
CONNECT WITH HEATHER
LinkedIn: Heather Garvin
Website: Forensic Anthropology Expert Services, LLC
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
American Board of Forensic Anthropology
American Academy of Forensic Sciences Student Affiliate Club
Forensic Anthropology: A Comprehensive Study
Forensic Anthropology: Current Methods and Practice
Case Studies in Forensic Anthropology - Bonified Skeletons
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● Field Recovery & Bone Triage – The recovery and documentation of skeletal remains from outdoor scenes, with particular attention to their preservation, contextual assessment, and preliminary differentiation between human and non-human bone for forensic investigations.
● Biological Profile & Metric Osteometry – The examination of skeletal remains through standard osteometric measurements and mathematical methods to estimate age, biological sex, stature, and population affinity, while considering the limitations of these assessments.
● Skeletal Trauma & Biomechanical Analysis – The study of skeletal injuries through fracture patterns, healing processes, and biomechanical evidence to understand the nature and possible circumstances of physical trauma, including cases involving suspected infant abuse.
● Skeletal Processing & Radiocarbon Dating – Laboratory-based skeletal preparation, including maceration techniques for the removal of soft tissue, alongside the application of radiocarbon dating to establish the chronology of human remains and distinguish contemporary forensic cases from historical ones, particularly those dating back more than 125 years.
● Expert Witness Testimony & Case Consulting – The communication and interpretation of forensic anthropological findings in legal contexts, including the preparation of scientific reports, the presentation of statistical evidence, and collaboration with medical examiners and other legal professionals.
● Cadaver Dissection & Gross Anatomy – The examination of human anatomical structures through full-body donor dissection, with an emphasis on anatomical variation, pathological conditions, and the relationship between skeletal structures and surrounding soft tissues in medical education and research.