Forensic Death

Front

What is the approximate temperature of a corpse after 15 hours and 22 minutes of death?

Back

26.3 degrees Celsius.

Front

What incision is typically made to begin an internal autopsy?

Back

y incision.

Front

How long does it take for the skin to start sloughing off after death?

Back

Within 6-10 days.

Front

What is the average temperature loss of a body during the first 12 hours after death?

Back

0.78 degrees Celsius per hour.

Front

If rigor mortis is present from shoulders to feet, how long has it been since death?

Back

Slightly over 12 hours.

Front

What is rigor mortis?

Back

The stiffening of the muscles after death due to chemical changes.

Front

What factors can affect the rate of body cooling after death?

Back

Environmental temperature, body fat, clothing, and air movement.

Front

What is livor mortis?

Back

The pooling of blood in the lowest parts of the body after death, causing a purplish discoloration.

Front

What is the significance of the time of death in forensic investigations?

Back

It helps establish a timeline of events and can link suspects to the crime.

Front

What is the role of forensic entomology in determining time of death?

Back

It studies insect activity on decomposing bodies to estimate the time of death.