The study of forensic evidence using archaeology is a new discipline which has rapidly gained importance, not only in archaeological studies but also in the study of contemporary crime. Archaeological evidence has been presented in court in an increasing number of cases and has helped to secure a number of convictions. This text includes methods of searching for and locating buried remains, their practical recovery, the decay of human and associated death scene materials, the analysis and identification of human remains including the use of DNA, and dating the time of death.