F.O.U.N.D. Forensics at UIndy

The University of Indianapolus Human Identification Center in the news

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How an ancient skull fragment was dated — and its place in Hoosier history A small piece of a skull was found along the Whitewater River in Fayette County. How did scientists determine the age of a 4,270-year-old skull fragment?

FOUND members in the news talking about how their education will prepare them for a career in forensics. 🔎💀🧬🩸

ISP and UIndy launch career showcase to help with staffing shortages The Indiana State Police is trying new ways to combat a statewide staffing shortage — including partnering with the University of Indianapolis for the first Careers in Public Safety event.

UIndy Human Biology Program is at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum teaching about the skeleton for STEM Exploration Day. Come say hello and participate in fun hands on activities! ❤️💀🖤

Join the UIndy Human Biology Program at Chemistry Day at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. We’re using biochemistry (forensic DNA) to solve the mystery of - Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?

Upcoming events in our FOUND Speaker Series
November 1st at 4pm, we are hosting Sherlock Holmes enthusiast and retired forensic scientist, David Zauner! David Zauner was a forensic scientist, specializing in latent print examination, with the Indianapolis-Marion County Forensic Services Agency (IMCFSA) for over 27 years. Join us in the exploration of the state of forensics in the time period of the Holmes stories and explore the parallels between the methods of the Great Detective and those used today. A dinner reception will be hosted following the presentation. RSVP by October 30th by emailing [email protected] .

First on the FOUND speaker series, we are inviting our own ecologist and arachnologist, Dr. Marc Milne, to give a special topic talk on forensic entomology and estimation of postmortem interval. Following the talk, a special Halloween activity will be held. For an interesting talk and the creation of a one-of-a-kind work of art, join us this Wednesday, October 25th at 4pm in 208 Lily Science Hall!

UIndy students interested in the field of forensics learn how to work with members of other agencies and organizations towards the common goal of identification. They also learn from experts in the field regarding the process of human identification. Read more about a large-scale initiative to reinvestigate the large number of human remains found at Fox Hollow Farm in Westfield, Indiana in 1996.

30-year mystery solved: Missing man's remains among those found on suspected serial killer's estate Allen Livingston, 27, was identified from human remains found on Fox Hollow Farm in Indiana, giving his family closure after decades of searching.

The UIndy Forensics Team was invited to give a workshop at the Illinois Search and Rescue Council. It was a great experience that allowed UIndy students to present case studies and interact in a professional setting.

Come visit the Human Biogy Program and learn about Forensic Anthropology at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Girls & Young Women in STEM event!

The University of Indianapolis Human Identification Center started the Identify Indiana Initiative to address the large number of cold human remains cases in the state of Indiana. UIndy students interested in forensic science have the ability to learn more about the challenges of cold case work through mentors that are actively engaged in the work.

Coroner: Remains found 40 years ago in Newton County are a Chicago teen Keith Bibbs, 16, was found in a shallow grave in an abandoned Newton County farm in October 1983 alongside the remains of three other young men. They were all victims of serial killer Larry Eyler.

At UIndy, students interested in pursuing the forensic sciences are taught and mentored by faculty that are actively doing forensic casework. The UIndy forensics team originally assisted law enforcement and the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office when this case first started in the 1990s. Due to numerous and significant challenges the case went cold. Last year, the newly elected Hamilton County Coroner was motivated to raise funds and create a team of specialists to begin reinvestigating the case. In the state of Indiana, the ability to make progress on death investigation is determined by the Coroner’s Office. Learn more about serial killer Herb Baumeister, Fox Hollow Farm, the victims and families they left behind, the various investigators that have worked over the years to bring names to the unidentified and justice to the families, and progress that has been made over the last year. Dr. Latham is the FOUND faculty advisor.

Herb Baumeister’s killing field and the new effort to identify his victims: Forgotten at Fox Hollow In 1996, investigators found thousands of broken and charred bones on Herb Baumeister's killing field: Fox Hollow Farm.