Estimated biological profile and postmortem interval

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1. Authorities have notified you that, based on your forensic anthropology report (which included an estimated biological profile and postmortem interval), they have narrowed their search down to six possible missing person matches to the skeletal remains. Considering that DNA analysis can be expensive and time-consuming, the local medical examiner has asked you, a forensic anthropologist, to assist in identifying the decedent to expedite the process. Describe how you would proceed in your efforts to identify the decedent from their remains.

2. In an identification comparison, why is it important to look for both consistencies AND inconsistencies?

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