Course Book: DeHaan, J. D., & lcove, D. J. (2012). Kirk’s fire investigation (7th ed.). Upper
Saddle River, NJ: Brady. Chapter 15 and 16 Please use the Class book as a reference.
Essay Question:
The victim of a fire-related death is often classified as “burnt beyond recognition,” but identifying the remains is
paramount to your investigation. Who would you most likely call to help you determine a fire victim’s identity? What might
they discover? What strategies or methods would be used when identifying the remains? What forms of identifying information
should be focused on, and what should not be accepted at face
value? Why? What might be discovered while trying to identify the remains that would impact the fire investigation?