A human skull was found with other human skeletonized remains on which a postmortem examination of the skull had been performed. A postmortem examination was also done and the only notations about the dento-aveolar structures indicated that the teeth were missing, likely as a postmortem sequelae.

A careful forensic examination of the skull revealed several interesting findings. There were several "chop" marks to various parts of the skull, likely made by an object such as an ax, one of which collapsed the inside of the cranium. Examination of the dento-aveolar structures found the teeth had been removed with what was believed to be a type of needle nosed pliers.

A radiograph examination of the skull showed an impacted upper wisdom tooth that was used to make the eventual victim identification. The death of this victim was non-accidental.

This case illustrates that dental evidence, even in extreme cases, can be used to identify unknown victims.