The Human Identification Lab provides forensic anthropology services to state and federal law enforcement, medical examiners and attorneys. We assist the legal system to resolve criminal and missing persons cases, providing closure to families. The lab provides these services directly to law enforcement, medical examiners and attorneys, and is not authorized to share information regarding specific cases to the media or the public.
Recovery Services
- Search and recovery of human remains from outdoor scenes and disaster zones
- Locating clandestine grave sites
- Forensic archaeological excavation and documentation of outdoor scenes and fire scenes
Human vs Non-Human Identification
- Identifying species either in-person or via photos
Laboratory Analysis
- Establishing a biological profile for unidentified remains, including age, sex, ancestry, and stature
- Trauma analysis
- Isotopic analysis
- Comparative medical radiography
Training
- Excavation methods
- Human remains recovery
- Bone identification
Our faculty can also serve as expert witnesses in court testimony.
For more information, please contact us at:
Phone: 530-898-4029
Email: humanidlab@csuchico.edu