Robert Mann

Robert Mann is a renowned forensic anthropologist who began his career later in life.

After experiencing homelessness and working various jobs, he pursued education in physical anthropology, earning his Ph.D. at 51.

Mann studied under Dr. Bill Bass, founder of the Body Farm, and worked at the Smithsonian before becoming deputy scientific director of the U.S. government's Central Identification Laboratory.

His expertise includes identifying remains from various contexts, including war casualties and crime victims.

Mann's work has contributed to solving high-profile cases and identifying victims of tragedies like 9/11.

His book shares insights from his career and experiences in the field of forensic anthropology.