Museum probes mystery of Neanderthal killing

Museum probes mystery of Neanderthal killing

Story - Apr 6 2012 - 12:09am

LOGAN — Forensics are in the spotlight during the next “Saturdays at the Museum” program at Utah State University’s Museum of Anthropology. The program will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 7, in Room 252 of the Old Main building, on campus at 500 N. 700 East.

There will be a crime scene inside the museum, where visitors can solve the case of “Who Killed the Last Neanderthal,” available throughout the day. Museum guests will attempt to solve the “crime” by using forensics.

Richard Walton, professor at USU Eastern in Price, will discuss the role of forensic anthropology in cold cases. Patricia Lambert, USU anthropology professor, will speak about the role of bones in forensic anthropology. The presentation will be held at noon, in Room 115 of Old Main.

For more information on this event, call 435-797-7545 or visit www.anthromuseum.usu.edu.

The USU Museum of Anthropology is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free.

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