What might this indicate about the original position of the body at the crime scene?

STEP 1: READ THIS

Chapman EM. 2019. Sharp force trauma with subsequent fire alteration: A complicated case study. In: Case Studies in Forensic Anthropology (HM Garvin and NR Langley, Eds). Boca Raton, CRC Press, pp. 163-175.

STEP 2: ANSWER THESE

1. Why do the bones in areas such as the forehead, chin, and nose experience the most fire damage? (2 points)
2. How do sharp-blunt force trauma wounds occur? (2 points)
3. Suppose you are in a forensics lab observing burn marks on a victims skeleton with no prior knowledge of how the victim was found at the crime scene. You notice the posterior portions of the bones are burned far worse than the anterior portions. What might this indicate about the original position of the body at the crime scene? Explain your reasoning. (2 points)
4. The suspect admitted to attacking the victim because the victim made antisemitic comments. Forensic anthropologists noted approximately 26 impacts were made to the victims face. Do you believe this number is consistent with the suspects story? How might the number of impacts reflect a crime of passion versus an accidental killing? Explain your reasoning. (2 points)
5. After reading this case study, do you believe that arson is an effective means by which to conceal a homicide? Why or why not? (2 points)

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