Finding into death of Unknown Remains Human Skeletons
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unknown
Finding date
2011-06-08
Cause of death
unknown
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This inquest concerned four cases of unidentified human skeletal remains collected from Endeavour College of Natural Health in Melbourne on 5 November 2010. The remains comprised teaching skeletons used for educational purposes. Forensic anthropological examination by Dr B. confirmed all remains were human and showed typical characteristics of teaching materials, including annotation, articulation with fishing line, and sectioned bones. The college believed the remains were over 100 years old, but no objective evidence supported this. Without scientific dating technology, it was impossible to determine the age, identity, location, or circumstances of death for any individual. The coroner found no further investigation was required and ordered the remains be released for public burial at an approved facility.
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- Skeletal remains to be released by the Coroner's Court of Victoria for public burial at an approved facility and location
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