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Title: Alterations in human bones and teeth as a result of restricted sun exposure and contact with corrosive agents. Author: Ubelaker DH, Sperber ND. Journal: J Forensic Sci; 1988 Mar; 33(2):540-8. PubMed ID: 3373170. Abstract: Skeletal remains were discovered in an unused cistern near the Omaha, Nebraska airport and were positively identified through comparison of antemortem and postmortem dental radiographs. Although nearly nine years had elapsed between death and discovery, the bones and teeth revealed evidence of the application of a corrosive substance at or about the time of death, as well as an unusual restricted response to sun exposure, that contributed to the prosecution and murder conviction of a member of Hell's Angels in the Omaha area.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]