A thousand tales of dead men: the forensic anthropology cases of William R. Maples, Ph.D

J Forensic Sci. 1999 Jul;44(4):682-6.

Abstract

This paper examines the nearly 1000 forensic anthropology case reports authored by the late William R. Maples during his 28 year career at the University of Florida, Gainesville. The types of case files reviewed include C.A. Pound Human Identification Laboratory reports; 999, US ARMY-CILHI reviews; 226, and historical or prominent persons. Although Dr. Maples performed private casework, these files were not available for examination. A demographic profile for the C.A. Pound Human Identification Laboratory sample is presented.

Publication types

  • Biography
  • Historical Article
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Florida
  • Forensic Anthropology / history*
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans

Personal name as subject

  • W R Maples