Finding into death of Unknown Human Skull and Long Bone Fragments
Demographics
unknown
Finding date
2011-07-28
Cause of death
unknown
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This coronial finding concerns unidentified human bone fragments (cranial and long bone) discovered during construction excavation at a site of Aboriginal cultural significance in Victoria. Forensic anthropological examination by Dr B. confirmed the remains were human and likely of Australian Aboriginal ancestry, from an adult individual. However, due to poor preservation and lack of access to scientific dating techniques, it was impossible to determine the individual's identity, precise age, sex, time of death, location of death, or cause of death. The coroner found no further investigation was required and ordered the remains be released to Museum Victoria for management under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006. This case presents no clinical lessons as it involves archaeological human remains rather than a death requiring medical investigation.
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Coroner's recommendations
- Remains to be released to Museum Victoria for management in accordance with the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006
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