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Identification of the Cadaver Remains of Josef Mengele

Authors :
Richard P. Helmer
Source :
Journal of Forensic Sciences. 32:11221J
Publication Year :
1987
Publisher :
ASTM International, 1987.

Abstract

In 1985 at the cemetery in Embu near Sao Paulo, Brazil, parts of a skeleton were exhumed, and now these parts have been examined to determine whether they are the remains of the corpse of Dr. Josef Mengele, the camp doctor of the Auschwitz concentration camp. The osteometrical and osteological findings ascertained correspond completely and consistently without contradiction with all the available personal data of Josef Mengele. Through a method of electronic visual mixing for the identification of the skull, it was determined that all the authentic pictures available used for comparison correspond definitely and consistently to the exhumed skull.

Details

ISSN :
00221198
Volume :
32
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Forensic Sciences
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........b30048041ecc26d4cac04bfabeee4c4e
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1520/jfs11221j