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Myriam Nafte - Werner Pürstl - Mike Doyle
MYRIAM NAFTE: Myriam Nafte earned degrees in anthropology and education from York University and an M.A. in physical anthropology from McMaster University in 1992. She has taught college courses in skeletal anatomy, forensic anthropology, and archaeology. As an expert in forensic anthropology, she has been involved in criminal investigations in Canada and the United States. She is the author of Flesh and Bone: An Introduction to Forensic Anthropology, an authoritative review of forensic methods.
The fifth estate asked Myriam Nafte to examine photos,
x-rays and CT scans of Duncan MacPherson's body, as well as the snowboard
and boot found with his remains. She also had access to the Austrian police
report.
Watch part of her interview with Hana Gartner online. Runs
14:35
Read part of her interview.
Werner Pürstl
WERNER PÜRSTL: On May 15, 2006, Bob and Lynda MacPherson appealed to the Austrian Minister of Justice to conduct an inquiry into the handling of the investigation of their son's disappearance and death. In a letter to the MacPhersons dated Sept 5, 2006, the Minister denied their request. The fifth estate traveled to the Austrian Justice Ministry to find out why.
We talked to Werner Pürstl, section head for Penal Law and Clemency, Federal Justice Ministry in Vienna, Austria.
Read portions of his interview with
Hana Gartner.
Mike
Doyle MIKE DOYLE: Mike Doyle of the Search and Rescue Society of British Columbia was part of a Canadian search team funded by Bob and Lynda MacPherson that flew to Austria to help in the search for their missing son.
Hana Gartner spoke with Doyle about the obstacles they faced.
Read portions of his interview with
Hana Gartner.