In identifying a deceased person, which of the following sources may be located as identification?

• A. Driver's license
• B. Military ID
• C. Tattoos, amputations or unusual scars
• D. SS Card

Answer: (C)

Physical identifiers that stay with the person are especially useful when no documents are available. Tattoos, unusual scars, or amputations are embedded in the body and often unique to an individual, making them reliable clues for identification when other sources are missing or damaged. Investigators document and compare these marks with missing-person records and other data to confirm identity. Documents such as a driver’s license, military ID, or Social Security card may not be recovered with the body or may be compromised, so they are not as consistently dependable for identification in all cases. Therefore, tattoos, amputations or unusual scars are the best source among the options.