Characteristics of Death
What is temporary "death stiffness" called
Rigor Mortis
What happens to the body several hours after decomposition?
Cell autolysis,rigor
What does FIRS stand for
Forensic Investigation Research Station
What cause "Death Color"
Livor Mortis
What happens to the body several days after decomposition?
Loss of rigor, bloating
What does PMCTA stand for
Postmortem CT angiography
The surface of the eye dries out following death, developing of a cloudy film - Are all signs of -------?
Postmortem changes in the eyes
Days 7-23 what happens to the body during decomposition?
More gases released, tissues liquidfy
Whats a parbon snapshot?
Pioneered DNA phenotyping
uses DNA samples
What is lividity?
Reddish-purple color of the body
What happens 7-23 days after decomposition
Greatest loss of mass
What does the DNA database and Forensic genealogy?
Locate relatives of unknown deceased person
What chemical accumulates in the eye during postmortem changes?
Potassium
What happens two months and more?
Bones remian
What is Facial reconstruction in terms of death investigations?
Using scanners to creat a model of the skull