Doshelle Miller

Education
M.S. in Forensic Sciences, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
B.S. in Biology, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA 

Professional Experience
United States Postal Inspection Service
Forensic Latent Print Technician, 2020-Present

Marymount University
Lecturer of Criminal Justice, 2022-Present
Adjunct Lecturer of Criminal Justice, 2019-2022

Anne Arundel County Police Department
Crime Scene Technician, 2019-2020

Department of Forensic Sciences DC
Forensic Scientist-Crime Scene, 2016-2018

Bode Technology
DNA Technician, 2013-2015

Research
TAPHONOMIC CONDITIONS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON SHARP FORCE ALTERATIONS FOUND ON BONE

Taphonomy is the study of the processes (such as burial, decay, and preservation) that affect animal and plant remains as they become fossilized (Merriam-Webster, 1995). Forensic taphonomy focuses on studying postmortem processes that affect the preservation and recovery of human remains (Christensen, Passalacqua, & Bartelink, 2014).  Research investigated how taphonomy can physically affect skeletal remains that have pre-existing trauma, specifically examining differentiating taphonomic effects from incised sharp force trauma.  Results from this research are intended to be used to educate anyone who may be involved in crime scene investigations including crime scene investigators (CSIs), anthropologist and medical examiners, on how to properly interpret taphonomy, including differentiating skeletal trauma from taphonomic effects.  This research may also possibly allow investigators to develop timelines based on changes that may occur within the given scenarios during the time frames used.

Teaching
Principles of Forensic Science 201

Contact

Email: dmiller@marymount.edu