Stab Wound Case

This conclusion lines up with what the textbook states about determining a time of death. The textbook lists many factors that can affect body decomposition including temperature, rainfall, and humidity (Lyman 284). Obviously it would be extremely difficult if not impossible for investigators to factor in all these variables given the fourth months between when the body was dumped until it was found. This makes it clear that investigators could not truly determine an exact time of death.

Forensic science has come a long way from where it was less than 100 years ago. It has only been relatively recently that the advancement of technology we use, has occurred. The Body Farm, an institute in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a place where dead corpses are left to rot and then studied on how the body decays in different circumstances. Death’s Acre: Inside the Legendary Body Farm tells about the farm from Dr. Bill Bass’ point of view, from the establishment of the farm, to the impact in the world of forensic science the farm has caused. David Pitt and Alynda Wheat offers their insight into the book in their reviews. The Body Farm has been a monumental stepping stone to the advancement of modern day forensic sciences. Dr. Bill Bass, is making

Nicole had been stabbed numerous times in the head and neck, there were also defensive wounds found on her hands. In the article, “O.J. Simpson crime scene photos: Warning Graphic Images ” an autopsy report revealed how Nicole and her friend Ronald’s bodies were found. In the article it states that Nicole , “...had an incised wound of neck... Incisions, left and right internal jugular veins. Transection of thyrohyoid membrane epiglottis, and hypopharynx. Incision into cervical spine. Multiple stab wounds of neck and scalp (total of 7)... injuries of hands, including incised wound, right finger of right hand (defensive wounds). Scalp bruise, right parietal.” The article also described Ronald’s body: “...found with a sharp force wound of neck,

He got shot under the armpit during the second attack that unleashed. At the time he was with Chamberland and at first it was not a immense injury, but became severe, so he died from his wounds after defending Little Round Top. This could have caused damage to tissue. On the other hand, he could have saved himself by wrapping a thick cloth around his arm right above the wound. The bullet may have punctured an artery, which causes to lose a large amount of blood after a severe wound. If you lose ninety percent of blood it can cause death. Moreover, applying pressure where the wound is it could have saved a lot of blood from coming out. That could have potentially saved his life and his limb. Once Kilrain got a hold of help the bullet would have had to be removed or his arm would have been

I arrived on scene at approximately 02:11 hours. I approached the front door and the victim, Hollie J. McIntosh (F/W, DOB: 07/26/1988) opened the door and let me inside. I inquired with McIntosh what happened. McIntosh stated she was shoved and choked by her boyfriend, James Dean Carvell (M/W, DOB: 01/25/1988). I observed a red mark on McIntosh’s neck. McIntosh advised Carvell was in the bedroom. McIntosh pointed to the bedroom. I entered the bedroom. Carvell was lying

his aorta before coming to lodge in his upper body. Furthermore, a final autopsy report has not

stab wounds and his throat slit from ear lobe to ear lobe. In the state of Arizona Jodi

On Tuesday October 4th, Andy Walker (16), bleed to death in the sidewalk in an alley. His death was specified at around quarter to 12 a.m. This situation was investigate even more further, and some results came to the officers of the community. After investigating, it is resulted that one of the Royals’ member was stabbed right right below the rib cage. There are ones that witnessed that he was alive for a while after he was stabbed, and died as the time passed. It is unknown who is the criminal in this case, however it is predicted that high chances one of the members of the “other gang” (name unknown), has stabbed the young royal. Angela Samson (19) has contacted the officers for emergency, however the young royal was found to be dead, covered

The case that I studied was R. Vs. Edgar (2000) 142 C.C.C (3rd) 401 Ontario Court of Appeal. The appellant was convicted of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of his girlfriend, Tracey Kelsh. The appellant and the deceased were involved in a short-term romantic relationship. Both were heavy users of cocaine and alcohol. The appellant and the deceased were partying and consuming cocaine and alcohol. After a violent struggle in the bathroom of the appellant’s apartment, the deceased suffered multiple stab wounds and other injuries. The most serious and fatal wound she sustained was a deep cut slitting her throat. The appellant testified that the deceased came after him, wielding two kitchen knives. She backed him into the bathroom and shouted bizarre statements about bikers and leveled accuse stations against him. A violent struggle ensued in the bathroom. The appellant testified that it was pitch dark, he was

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In the case of Kusmider v State, Thomas Kusmider was told by his girlfriend that another individual had sexually assaulter her. Kusmider went to this individual's home where a confrontation ensued and the individual was shot by Kusmider (Brody and Acker, 2010). Even though the shot was not fatal, it was near his adam’s apple and blood began to drain down his windpipe. Upon the paramedics arrival, the individual was unresponsive, but enroute to the hospital, the individual began flailing his arms and was able to pull the breathing tube that had been inserted to help him breath. The individual died later on at the hospital.

In this paper, I will discuss the background of forensic pathology, the pros and cons of forensic pathology, and the similar and different in a forensic pathologist and a coroner. There are various disciplines in Forensic Science that can help with a crime, and solving that crime. One of these various disciplines is Forensic Pathology which the study of disease, and its causes, moreover; it involves the discovering the cause of the death where a death is sudden or suspicion to law enforcement. While a Forensic Pathologist can be helpful to law enforcement, and helpful in assisting in crime investigation, there are cons to being forensic pathologist. Furthermore, forensic pathologist can be confused with coroner even though they do the same

An autopsy is an examination of the body after death. It usually consists of an external and an internal examination of the body. The external examination also documents identifying features such as scars, tattoos or other markings which may assist in the identification of the body. The internal examination looks at the internal organs to document any natural disease processes and/or injury .Its purpose is to learn the truth about the persons health during life and how the person really died, These situations include, violent deaths such as homicides, accidents, and suicides. Other categories are suspicious deaths, sudden and expected deaths, deaths in children and infants, prisoners, persons under the care of an institution,

After this, he continued to be alive for 30 hours. He survived for 30 hours probably because the bullet changed direction and was stopped by his spine. None of his internal organs were harmed in this suicide attempt. He was able to walk to his house, where two doctors checked upon him but couldn’t do anything because there weren’t any surgeons present. He died from an untreated, infected wound. According to his brother Theo, his last words were: “The sadness will last forever”.

I began my investigation by observing the exterior and interior of the residence, for identification purposes. The residence is a one story, “mobile“home facing south at the address above. I observe 2 vehicles in the driveway. I observed no visible evidence on the exterior of the residence or the surroundings grounds. I entered the residence through the back door located on the northeast side of the residence. I had approach to the living room area of the residence I observe the victim was on the living room floor flat on his stomach. The victim was wearing what appeared to be wearing a dark blue T-shirt with no underwire or pants. The victim appeared to have discoloration all though the body, but most noticeable on the face area, left hand and feet. The victim’s body seemed bloated most and the victims face was dark in color. There was evidence of