Research

My most recent research investigates warfare and trophy taking in the prehistoric Southeastern US. Previous research has included analysis of skeletal remains from the historic Maya (16th century) of Tipu, Belize and the genetic relationships that could be gleaned from examination of dental traits. I have conducted archaeological fieldwork and done skeletal analysis on material from India, Peru, Barbados and Midwestern, Southwestern and Southeastern U.S. Forensic analysis is also a research focus. Current projects include examination of prehistoric scalping, skeletal evidence of syphilis at contact, and porotic hyperostosis (anemia).