Vocabulary
What is Algor Mortis?
Cooling of the body after death.
Formula for hours since death?
98.6 – temp) ÷ 1.5
What muscles stiffen first?
Jaw/Face
When does Liver Mortis Start?
30 minutes-2 Hours
What is Cause ofdeath?
Injury/disease
Define Rigor Mortis
Stiffening of the body after Death
A body at 85.6°F → TOD?
~9 hrs
When is Full Rigor?
12 Hours
When Is Liver Mortis Fixed?
8-12 Hours
What is manner of death
Suicide, Homicide, Accidental, Unknown, Natural Causes (SHAUN)
Define Liver Mortis
Blood pooling, purple discoloration
Which factors speed algor?
Small body, cold room, exposure
When Does Rigor dissapear?
36 Hours
Why is Liver Mortis Useful?
Shows body position, moved or not?
What is Mechanism Of Death?
Physiological Chane. EG: Blood loss
What is Forensic Pathology?
Study of the cause and Manner of Death
Which slows algor?
Obese, clothed, hot environment
If rigor is only in legs, what stage?
Passing 20-30 Hours
If body is face down but lividity is on the back what does that mean?
The body was moved
What was studied at the BODY Farm?
Decomposition, Insect activity, Environmental effects.
What is CODIS?
DNA database
What temp does body eventually reach?
Ambient/room temp
What factors migh affect Rigor?
Temperature, Illness, activity before death
Why combine with other methods?
Environmental effects, unreliable alone
Why are multiple TOD Methods Used
Each has limitations