Ramsland+Chapter+2+Notes+DGL

3 Causes of Death -Natural (died in an environment not considered hostile) -Accidental (fell victim to a hostile environment) -Suicide (the person caused his own death) -Homicide (someone else caused the death) -Undetermined

Determining Time of Death -Body Temperature -Discoloration -Rigor Mortis -Ocular indicators -Food Digestion -Personal Factors -Decay/ Decomposition Rates

Autopsys helps determine the time and cause of death.