Forensic Anthropology Case Team

IMPACT. 1: FACT offers scientific expertise in archeological field methods and osteological laboratory methods to the community to help resolve medicolegal death investigations, at no charge. -- 2. Since 2010, FACT has been involved in over 25 prehistoric, historic, and modern investigations involving human and non-human remains. -- 3. FACT provides team members with opportunities for professional development, improving leadership and transdisciplinary team-based skills, and applying advanced training in anthropology, anatomy, and statistics received from OSU.OSU PARTNERS: Department of Anthropology; Department of Public Safety; Division of AnatomyCOMMUNITY PARTNERS: Academy of Pharmacy of Central Ohio; Belmont County Sherriff's Office; Clark County Coroner's Office; Clark County Sherriff's Office; Columbus Police Department; Franklin County Coroner's Office; K9 Response Search and Rescue; Lima Police Department; Mansfield Police Department; Mount Tabor Cemetery Association; Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification; Ohio State Chapter of Sigma Xi; Ohio Valley Archaeology, Inc.; PAST Innovation Lab; Perry County Sherriff's Office; Powell Police Department; Search and Rescue Ohio; Six River Valley Chapter of the Archaeological Society of Ohio; Upper Arlington Citizen; Police Academy; Village of Fort Jennings, OH; Westerville Police DepartmentPRIMARY CONTACT: Timothy P. Gocha ([email protected]); Samuel D. Stout ([email protected]); Jules R. Angel (angel.29@edu)FACT serves the Ohio community by assisting government agencies search for, recover, and identify human remains. The team comprises faculty and graduate students possessing a high level of scientific competence and ethical standing while promoting the highest quality of professional and personal conduct. FACT facilitates training programs for medicolegal, law enforcement, and search and rescue professionals. The team engages in outreach to dispel myths about forensic science and mentors students interested in forensic science