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@article{ART002421838},
author={Yangseung Jeong and Woo Eun Jin},
title={Analytical Review of the Forensic Anthropological Techniques for Stature Estimation in Korea},
journal={Anatomy & Biological Anthropology},
issn={2671-5651},
year={2018},
volume={31},
number={4},
pages={121-131},
doi={10.11637/aba.2018.31.4.121}

TY - JOUR
AU - Yangseung Jeong
AU - Woo Eun Jin
TI - Analytical Review of the Forensic Anthropological Techniques for Stature Estimation in Korea
JO - Anatomy & Biological Anthropology
PY - 2018
VL - 31
IS - 4
PB - 대한체질인류학회
SP - 121
EP - 131
SN - 2671-5651
AB - Stature is one of the unique biological properties of a person, which can be used for identification of the individual. In this regard, statures are estimated for the unknown victims from crimes and disasters. However, the accuracy of estimates may be compromised by inappropriate methodologies and/or practices of stature estimation. Discussed in this study are the methodological issues related to the current practices of forensic anthropological stature estimation in Korea, followed by suggestions to enhance the accuracy of the stature estimates. Summaries of forensic anthropological examinations for 560 skeletal remains, which were conducted at the National Forensic Service (NFS), were reviewed. Mr. Yoo Byung-eun’s case is utilized as an example of the NFS’s practices. To estimate Mr. Yoo’s stature, Trotter’s (1970) femur equation was applied even though the fibula equation of a lower standard error was available. In his case report, the standard error associated with the equation (±3.8 cm) was interpreted as an ‘error range’, which gave a hasty impression that the prediction interval is that narrow. Also, stature shrinkage by aging was not considered, so the estimated stature in Mr. Yoo’s case report should be regarded as his maximum living stature, rather than his stature-at-death. Lastly, applying Trotter’s (1970) White female equations to Korean female remains is likely to underestimate their statures. The anatomical method will enhance the accuracy of stature estimates. However, in cases that the anatomical method is not feasible, the mathematical method based on Korean samples should be considered. Since 1980’s, effort has been made to generate stature estimation equations using Korean samples. Applying the equations based on Korean samples to Korean skeletal remains will enhance the accuracy of the stature estimates, which will eventually increase the likelihood of successful identification of the unknowns.
KW - Forensic anthropology;Stature estimation;Korea;National Forensic Service;Yoo Byong-eun
DO - 10.11637/aba.2018.31.4.121
ER -

Yangseung Jeong and Woo Eun Jin. (2018). Analytical Review of the Forensic Anthropological Techniques for Stature Estimation in Korea. Anatomy & Biological Anthropology, 31(4), 121-131.

Yangseung Jeong and Woo Eun Jin. 2018, "Analytical Review of the Forensic Anthropological Techniques for Stature Estimation in Korea", Anatomy & Biological Anthropology, vol.31, no.4 pp.121-131. Available from: doi:10.11637/aba.2018.31.4.121

Yangseung Jeong, Woo Eun Jin "Analytical Review of the Forensic Anthropological Techniques for Stature Estimation in Korea" Anatomy & Biological Anthropology 31.4 pp.121-131 (2018) : 121.

Yangseung Jeong, Woo Eun Jin. Analytical Review of the Forensic Anthropological Techniques for Stature Estimation in Korea. 2018; 31(4), 121-131. Available from: doi:10.11637/aba.2018.31.4.121

Yangseung Jeong and Woo Eun Jin. "Analytical Review of the Forensic Anthropological Techniques for Stature Estimation in Korea" Anatomy & Biological Anthropology 31, no.4 (2018) : 121-131.doi: 10.11637/aba.2018.31.4.121

Yangseung Jeong; Woo Eun Jin. Analytical Review of the Forensic Anthropological Techniques for Stature Estimation in Korea. Anatomy & Biological Anthropology, 31(4), 121-131. doi: 10.11637/aba.2018.31.4.121

Yangseung Jeong; Woo Eun Jin. Analytical Review of the Forensic Anthropological Techniques for Stature Estimation in Korea. Anatomy & Biological Anthropology. 2018; 31(4) 121-131. doi: 10.11637/aba.2018.31.4.121

Yangseung Jeong, Woo Eun Jin. Analytical Review of the Forensic Anthropological Techniques for Stature Estimation in Korea. 2018; 31(4), 121-131. Available from: doi:10.11637/aba.2018.31.4.121

Yangseung Jeong and Woo Eun Jin. "Analytical Review of the Forensic Anthropological Techniques for Stature Estimation in Korea" Anatomy & Biological Anthropology 31, no.4 (2018) : 121-131.doi: 10.11637/aba.2018.31.4.121