Background
West, Michael Howard was born on September 11, 1952 in New Orleans. Son of Howard Thomas and Helen Katherine (Nolen) W.
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Michael Howard West, American dentist. Achievements include pioneer work in Ultraviolet and alternative light photography of wound on human skin, conformation of single bullet theory in assassination of John F. Kennedy, first bitemark convictions in Mississippi, Georgia and Arkansas. Captain United States Air Force, 1973-1981. Fellow American Academy Forensic Science; member International Association for Identification.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Southern Mississippi, 1975; Doctor of Dental Surgery, Louisiana State University, 1977.
Career
Coroner pro tem, Forrest County, Mississippi, 1986; deputy medical examination investigator, Forrest County, Mississippi, since 1986; private practice, since 1981. Clinical assistant professor School Dentistry Louisiana State University, since 1990, U. Mississippi, Jackson, since 1990. Diplomate People's Republic of China forensic science exchange.
Achievements
Membership
Captain United States Air Force, 1973-1981. Fellow American Academy Forensic Science. Member International Association for Identification.
Connections
Married Betty Namie, August 3, 1973 (divorced). 1 child, Nolan Joseph. Married Berbara Lynn Barlow, April 8, 1989.
Children: Christopher, Nicole, Katherine.
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Nationality
American
Education
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1975
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1977
Career
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1981
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1986
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1986
Awards
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Grantee American Board Forensic Odontology, 1991, National Institute Justice, Department Justice, 1992. Recipient Reidar Sognnaes award American Society Forensic Odontology, 1982, Letter of Commendation, City of Kinner, 1982.Grantee American Board Forensic Odontology, 1991, National Institute Justice, Department Justice, 1992. Recipient Reidar Sognnaes award American Society Forensic Odontology, 1982, Letter of Commendation, City of Kinner, 1982.