Keyword: "autopsy"

Identification of a Second Suspect via Stomach Contents at Autopsy
Lisa Pope
A case report describing the examination of stomach contents at the autopsy of a robber, who was shot and killed during the commission of his crime, which led to the identification of the second and outstanding robber. During autopsy, digested stomach contents gave the attending forensic analyst information regarding a…
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Profiling of RNA Degradation for Estimation of Post Morterm Interval
Fernanda Sampaio-Silva, Teresa Magalhães, Félix Carvalho, Ricardo Jorge Dinis-Oliveira, Ricardo Silvestre
An estimation of the post mortem interval (PMI) is frequently touted as the Holy Grail of forensic pathology. During the first hours after death, PMI estimation is dependent on the rate of physical observable modifications including algor, rigor and livor mortis. However, these assessment methods are still largely unreliable and…
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