February 16, 2015
Dr. Karl Reinhard, Professor of Forensic Science and Environmental Archaeology of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Forensic Science Program, was invited to give a presentation in the American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS) Plenary Session on Anthropology and Criminalistics.
This theme has been identified by the AAFS directorate as a key area of synthesis for the future of forensic science. His presentation: “Pollen Evidence of Diet and Environment from Mummies: Determining Place of Homicide and Identity” described his analysis of a mummified Korean War POW for JPAC and a mummified individual he analyzed for the Nebraska State Patrol. This marks the first time that mummy science has been introduced to the forensic science community.