The Iceman – A Cold Case Death (murder?) in the Tyrolean Alps Your job: Apply geographical and biological forensic science to solve “THE DEATH OF THE ICEMAN” REAL CSI PROCESS LINK

Case Timeline Thank you for Finding Justice for Otzi Day 1: Gathering evidence Crime scene re-creation Initial thoughts on artifacts Day 2: Lab and expert results gathered Create new theories Days 3 and 4 Individual research and data organization Days 5 -7 CSI conclusive report written and submitted Days 8 Group debate - Court simulation Thank you for Finding Justice for Otzi

Day 1 – Cold CASE OVERVIEW What is the Real truth? Can you prove it?

Step 1: Evidence Gathering Objective: You want to re-create the Cold Case scene but first you need to find the clues scattered around the Evidence Room. Directions: In the ravine where the body was found, you will find most of the items that were found with OTZI. After discovering all 15, you will be able to proceed to the next level of the investigation. Work as a Class.

Step 2: Crime Scene Re-Creation/Investigation Goal: To use the old initial sketches to layout the crime scene. Do this as a class and agree. Directions: As a class, and in CSI teams of 3-4, 1. Set up the crime scene with what you know. 2. Take pictures, add information about the site from research (site information is weak in the sketch), 3. Figure out where the additional artifacts may have been in the scene that aren’t listed. (you may have to best guess) …Meanwhile, you send biological and chemical tests to the lab and consult an expert on meaning/use of artifacts.

Step 3: Initial Deductions Goal: Prior to getting the lab and expert results, you want to have an unbiased perspective on what each artifact could be, what it could be used for and (advanced) what it may tell us about Otzi’s Death. Directions: Given what has already been revealed, and using your sleuthing skills, speculate what each of these items may be and what their purpose might have been. Work In CSI TEAMS. Use the Booklet, and own mind.

DAY 2: Obtaining results Goal: To incorporate the “expert” interpretations and lab results into your crime scene conclusions. Directions: 1) In your CSI Groups, gather the results for your colour from around the class. Do not touch other colours. 2) Have discussions about how these could add important information about why OTZI died AND the events leading up to his death. Take notes of your thoughts, no matter how far out they may initially seem.

DAY 3/4: Research and Data Organization Goal: To continue research and organize the data you have that supports different theories. Directions: - 1) On your own, gather evidence around OTZI. Start with this PATHFINDER - SQWORL 2) And organize your data into logical categories/ideas USE: LINK TO OTZI CSI DOC

DAY 5-7: CSI Report Writing/Submission Goal: To complete a detailed report based on your own summary of findings which outlines your theory on how Otzi lived and died. Directions: Use the organizers provided in class a starting point to complete your report. Pay attention to teacher pointers and directions.

DAY 8: Courtroom Drama Goal: To debate the various theories that exist and as a class, settle on the best guess scenario. Directions: Find students with similar theories and collaborate to support your case, and to find holes in what others may present. Take turns presenting, disputing and defending the different theories. THE END.

Some fact files but already addressed.

Here are some preliminary clues to his life The Iceman’s survival kit: a flint stone knife and a copper ax.

Arrow heads of flint stone, unfinished arrows, and a deerskin quiver.

The climate in which he lived Three grains of Ostrya carpinifolia (Hophornbeam) pollen magnified 1600x. The majority of the pollen came from the hop hornbeam tree, which grows in a warm environment. The hop hornbeam tree blooms between March and June, and because the sperm inside the pollen grain, which normally decays after a short exposure to air or water, was still intact, it had to have been absorbed relatively soon after its release from the tree. The nearest stands of that tree could have grown to the south of the Hauslabjoch, at least five or six hours away by foot. The high valleys to the north are just too cold to sustain it. Wheat spiklets derived from Einkorn grain, stuck to the Iceman's clothing. The same material was found in the iceman’s intestine indicating that he had eaten a hard bread shortly before his death. The plant material came from an agricultural area.

And his death… …maybe Physical evidence An arrowhead was found embedded in his left shoulder. …maybe There was a cut in the palm of his right hand and into two of his fingers, damaging the tendons. It was inferred that he was holding a blade.