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Global Journal of Anthropology Research (Volume 1 Issue 1) |
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| Story of the First Identification in Forensic Dentistry Endorsed by the American Justice System |  |
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Pages 8-11 Xavier Riaud DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15379/2410-2806.2014.01.01.02 Published: 20 January 2015 |
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| Abstract | |
| In 1849, Webster killed Parkman. The latter’s body was never found but his dental prostheses were discovered and later identified. Webster was arrested and prosecuted for murder. The analysis of the dental prostheses carried out by Parkman’s personal dentist positively identified the prostheses, resulting in Webster being condemned to death. This was the first case of identification in forensic dentistry, which was endorsed by the American courts. | |
| Keywords | |
| Forensic dentistry, History, Justice. | |
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