Chapter 5, Problem 3ACT

a.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The manner of death in case of a wound to the back of the head.

Introduction: Taking his or her own life is referred to as suicide. While committing suicide, usually the person is alone. In case of any doubt, it is not considered as suicide rather than an accident.

b.

Summary Introduction

To determine: Manner of death in case of elevated levels of carboxyhemoglobin in the blood in a fire victim.

Introduction: The accumulation of carbon monoxide in his body leads to the binding of CO with hemoglobin instead of binding it with oxygen

c.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The manner of death in a fractured hyoid bone.

Introduction: There is a different manner of death, which includes suicide, homicide, accident, and undetermined.

d.

Summary Introduction

To determine: Death in case of an overdose of alcohol for the first time.

Introduction: The cause which results in the death of a person is known as a manner of death. Death can be due to specific reasons. It may be due to suicide commitment or maybe homicide.

e.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The matter of death in case the wound made on the chest from a gunshot at a distance of 3 feet.

Introduction: The range of the fire is estimated while evaluating the wound made by the gunshot. The appearance of the injury decides whether the gun was shoot in contact with the victim’s body or from the other person.

f.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The death by use of cocaine defines the type of matter of death.

Introduction: Cocaine is a type of potent stimulant and is used in the form of the drug. It can be consumed by inhaling, snorting, or injecting into a vein.