Dr Martin P. Weaver, Assoc. MAA. IFL




Forensic Facial Reconstruction

Martin provides facial reconstructions to aid missing persons' investigations.

Using a method devised by himself of a white blank reconstruction built in 3D from skeletal or MRI scan data, identification can be narrowed down by computerised photographic overlay directly onto the reconstruction. This enables a match from targeted individuals on a missing persons register to be found (age, sex, ethnicity same as recovered remains). Often suitable photographs provided by a missing person's family are not contemporary but this does not have to be a problem as the target points for alignment - eyes, nose, lips, and face type remain the same throughout adult life. If the photograph is significantly out of date with age of recovered remains, age progression software can be employed. It is Martin's view that this system gives greater accuracy and easier matching than the usual image projection onto the skull method that is sometimes used.

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Missing person photo Skull copy

White blank reconstruction from skeletal data using the Weaver reconstruction system Projection overlay onto white blank shows a match with facial features - a positive identification Facial reconstruction from skeletal information only, used to facilitate identification by the public when photographic overlay fails

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