Forensic Anthropologist and archaeologist
One of our specialist fields is in the identification of burials and skeletal remains. McCardle Cultural Heritage is the only company in NSW to provide in-house services related to forensic anthropology to clients, the Aboriginal community, Heritage NSW, NSW Police and the NSW Department of Forensic Medicine to ensure the immediate and correct identification of skeletal materials. As part of various teams throughout NSW, Dr McCardle has assisted on over 30 cases both large- and small-scale excavations and searches and have acted as an expert witness in many homicide court cases.Some of the NSW Police Task Forces we have assistd in include:
- Strike Force Arapaima (extensive excavations)
- Strike Force Bolls (exhumation of 30-year-old grave, trauma analysis of remains)
- Strike Force Cleander (recovery and excavation of burnt remains, trauma analysis)
- Strike Force Gavin (search and excavations)
- Strike Force Hoopeston (excavation)
- Strike Force Karabi (search, recovery, skeletal trauma analysis, expert witness)
- Strike Force Maluka (extensive excavations (one of which is the largest undertaken by NSW Police) around Walgett, different locations and different methods as appropriate). This also entailed specific case related scientific experiments with the Science and Research Unit, FETS (paper for publication is currently under peer review), expert witness.
- Strike Force Rosan (search)
- Strike Force Turret (extensive excavations using various methods as appropriate)
- Strike Force Barca (search, excavation, skeletal identification, expert witness)
- Strike Force Utyana (skeletal identification, excavation, trauma)
- Strike Force Belinda (skeletal identification, trauma reconstruction)
- Strike Force Tuno (trauma analysis)
- Strike Force Belinda (trauma analysis)
We ensure that all projects run efficiently, saving time and money. Contact us today for expert advice from experienced professionals on all matters relating to forensic anthropology and archaeology.
Management solutions
McCardle Cultural Heritage is a client-focused consultancy that aims to find workable and sustainable solutions for our clients.
Our in-house forensic anthropologist, Dr. Penny McCardle, will work closely with you on all projects to ensure that your particular needs are met. We also work alongside Government agencies and the Aboriginal groups to ensure that all projects run smoothly. We believe that it is important to provide management options that address legislative necessities, client requirements and Aboriginal issues about cultural heritage.
Our approach to consultation with all relevant stakeholders has proved successful, enabling all projects to run smoothly, on time and to budget, while meeting all needs and requirements.
