Reading the Skull release info

Cover of Reading the Skull

Taylor Francis has advised my new book will be available for pre-order on September 7th and will ship after September 28th. I look forward to feedback on the advanced techniques that I’m illustrating!

Recent IDs

In the summer of 2023 I was notified of three identifications of individuals that I’d drawn in reconstructions. All three cases were IDed through genetic genealogy. DNA is taken from the remains and uploaded online to GEDMatch. When the individual has DNA in common with others who have uploaded their data, that individual is related […]

Chelan County ID

April 8.2022 I received word today from the Chelan County Coroner Wayne Harris that my reconstruction led to an ID on this recent case. The Public Utility District that manages the parks and areas around the Columbia River saw my sketch and thought he was a homeless man they’d contacted several times about trespassing. Last […]

Helen Doe

I first drew this victim in 2014, but many studies have come out since that time that get more specific about what each feature looks like. I agreed to update the drawing this week. Instead of being a general sketch based on this basic skull, this is more individualized to the specific skull. Helen was […]

Chelan Co. WA Unidentified

This man was found drowned in the Columbia River in Chelan County in July. It’s likely he was homeless. No personal belongings were found. His teeth had been pulled, so I drew him toothless and also with the facial structure he’d have if he were wearing dentures. If you have any idea of his identity, […]

Snohomish County ME updated image

I first drew this man in 2018 when it was believed he may be East Indian. DNA now shows his genetic profile as from North Atlantic, Baltic, and West Mediterranean regions; so Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office has asked me to update the drawing to reflect that. He was found in 1980 on the bank […]