Lecture 23 - Historical forensics Flashcards
Who was Ben Hall and why was he killed?
Bushranger who was shot and killed in 1865 for the murder of Sgt. Parry and Constable Nelson
What has been investigated about Ben Hall and what technology was used?
Investigation into the two bullet holes in his belt coming from one bullet. Used scanning electron microscopy to find the presence of lead and accelerants
What are Ned Kelly tattoos associated with?
Unnatural deaths
Who was Captain Moonlight (aka George Scott)?
Bushranger involved in a shoot out in 1879 resulting in the death of Constable Webb-Bowen by Gus Warneke
What technology was used to recreate the shootout involving Captain Moonlight?
LiDAR reconstruction, using laser technology to determine who actually shot Constable Webb-Bowen
Who were the Kennif Brothers?
Two brothers, Patrick who was hung, and James who was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1903 for the murder of Constable George Doyle
What was claimed about the Kennif Brothers case?
It was claimed they shot the police and then chopped and burnt the bodies but research showed no evidence of mutilation before incineration
What was the Egypt expeditionary force?
Force established in 1916 with British and imperial (Aus, NZ, WI and India) troops to defend the Seuz Canal and drive the Ottoman army northwards
What are good areas of research surrounding Van Diemers Land?
Suicide, accident and homicide rates over time and at different stations, female factories and Point Puer (children)
What is judicial murder?
Utilising the system to escape Macquarie Harbour to be sent somewhere less harsh
Who was Alexander Pearce?
Convict originally sentenced to Hobart Town and then to Macquarie Harbour. Multiple times he tried to escape by sailing away and each time he failed and ended up eating his accomplices
What are the three types of cannibalisms?
Nutritional, ritual and pathological
