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Skeletal remains as they were found in Case 1.
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The bones generally showed areas of destruction consistent with chemical and/or physical actions of the environment where they were found, notably aggression by the cadaveric macrofauna (Figure 1).
Sequelae of fracture in the 10th left costal arch (white arrows).
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However, the left tenth rib and left fibula exhibited a bone callus consistent with old blunt trauma (Figures 2 and 3).
Sequelae of fracture in the left fibula (white arrow).
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However, the left tenth rib and left fibula exhibited a bone callus consistent with old blunt trauma (Figures 2 and 3).
Jaw showing metallic osteosynthesis composed of two Erich bars and poorly maintained teeth.
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The jaw showed signs of an old surgical procedure, more precisely a metallic osteosynthesis composed of two Erich bars used to fix a fracture on the left side of the body of the bone between the canine and the first premolar (Figure 4).
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Hanging-compatible local scenario in Case 2.
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The remains were located under a tree, from which a rope with a noose and a knot hung, constituting a gallows system (Figure 5).
Cap tied to pants containing documents and other belongings.
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A baseball cap containing a birth certificate, an identity card with a photo issued by the Identification Institute of the Federal District, and a National Health System card were tied to the pants (Figure 6).