Term then Definition
Time and Cause of Death
The first steps in determining time of death are 1) collection of the body, 2) collection of any evidence around the body and 3) collection of information about the deceased.
Algor Mortis
The cooling of the body after death
a purple or red discoloration of the skin caused by pooling of blood after death
Livor Mortis
Something that has taken place or around death.
Perimortem
Post Mortem Interval
the time that has elapsed since a person has died
Rigor Mortis
stiffness of the body that sets in several hours after death
After death, eyes lose corneal reflex, eyes become dull and opaque, and the a film develops over the eyes.
Appearance of the Eyes
Taken place immediately after death.
Pre Mortem
Methods of Determining
The coroner technician will take the temperature of the body and the medium around it (air, snow, or water), determines the rigor mortis, and livor mortis.
Gastric Contents
Analysis of the stomach contents by microscopy and tests to determine the amount of hydrochloric acid present.
in this method the time of death is estimated by evaluating the presence/absence of an indicator in a deceased in conjunction with the known behavior of such indicators
Rate Method
Stuff collected after death and examination to determine cause of death.
Post Mortem
Time of Death
The time when a suspect has died.
Concurrence Method
in this method the time of death is estimated by evaluating events which happen at or near the time of death, or offer information suggesting a time period for the death event.
The gradual decay of an organism’s tissues over time.
Decomposition
Mortem
Latin word for death.
Flora
plants of a specific region or era
The animals in a specific area or environment.
Fauna