Clea Koff

Clea Koff is an American-British forensic anthropologist who worked with the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal to exhume mass graves in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia. She was one of the youngest members of the forensic teams sent to identify victims of genocide. The Bone Woman is Koff's memoir of this extraordinary, harrowing work — excavating the remains of genocide victims and using forensic science to give the dead back their identities and their families some measure of justice. The book is both a technical account of forensic anthropology and a deeply human story of bearing witness to atrocity. The audiobook and book versions offer listeners and readers a powerful, important memoir. Koff's work appeals to anyone interested in forensic science, human rights, and the role that science plays in pursuing justice for victims of mass violence.