Death Scene Investigation. Procedural Guide

Overview

Designed as an on-scene reference for processing death scenes, this field guide walks readers through the steps of death investigations. The text begins with the initial notification of a death and continues through the processing of the scene and the body. It covers the investigator's role at an autopsy and analyzes the scene indicators of evidence. Mechanism of injury, wound, and disease dynamics are covered in order to aid in determining the cause and manner of death. A separate section provides information on child and infant deaths. The book is presented in an outline format for ease of reference and understanding.

Features

• Covers the steps of death investigations in a concise manner
• Uses a spiral bound format for easy use at the scene
• Includes line illustrations that focus on salient points
• Includes a special death investigation matrix to help investigators with decisions in ambiguous deaths

Table of contents

• Death scene response
• Death scene processing
• Mechanism of injury and wound dynamics
• Mechanism of injury for child and infant deaths
• Natural deaths and the disease process
• The forensic autopsy
• Scene analysis
• Laboratory analysis
• Analysis and reporting