Alexa Hagerty

In this engaging discussion, anthropologist Alexa Hagerty shares insights from her book about the haunting realities of forensic anthropology in contexts of genocide. She unwraps how bones can reveal identities and stories, intertwining the lives lost with forensic analyses of trauma. Hagerty also emphasizes the importance of community-driven investigations and critiques traditional narratives of closure in the face of grief. Through her experiences in Argentina and Guatemala, she illustrates how exhumation acts as both a ritual and a path toward healing for families affected by violence.