Individual identification of flood victims by DNA polymorphisms and autopsy findings.

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Individual identification of flood victims by DNA polymorphisms and autopsy findings.

International journal of legal medicine - 1 Jan 1995

Mannucci A, Casarino L, Bruni G, Lomi A, De Stefano F

Abstract excerpt

On September 23rd 1993 Genova was flooded by heavy rainstorms and 4 people disappeared, including an elderly couple. Four days later a partially skeletonized body was found floating near the coast. No visual identification was possible. Autopsy findings were consistent with the medical history of...

Topics

Aged
Alleles
Autopsy
Cause of Death
Disasters
Drowning
Female
Genetic Markers
Humans
Italy
Male
Paternity
Pedigree
Polymorphism, Genetic
Postmortem Changes

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