کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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107428 | 161765 | 2009 | 8 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
Confirmation of a potential disinterred grave was sought by GC and GC/MS analyses of lipid extracts of whole soils and white particulate matter. Fatty acid profiles and concentrations determined for three of the soils correlated with the deposition of a large amount of exogenous organic matter, most likely adipocere and/or decomposed body fat. Determination of C16:0 and C18:0 fatty acid δ13C values by GC/C/IRMS revealed the input to be isotopically distinct from common British domesticated animals, plotting closely to values determined for adipose fat obtained from of a murder victim. By considering the difference between δ13C values (Δ13C18:0–16:0) a potential isotopic proxy for identifying the source of adipocere (human) and adipose tissue was proposed.
Journal: Science & Justice - Volume 49, Issue 2, June 2009, Pages 142–149