Algor Mortis
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Definition
The cooling of the
body after death
Own Words
The body cooling
down after death
Examples
Ex. The body cooling
to room temperature
or its environment
The immediate
reason for a persons
death
The cessation, or
end, of life
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Cause of Death
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Death
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Decomposition
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Forensic entomology
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Word
Livor mortis
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Manner of Death
Definition
The pooling of the
blood in tissues after
death resulting in a
reddish color to the
skin
Own Words
Pooling in the body at
its lowest points
Examples
Ex. Someone who
dies on their stomach
the blood will sink to
their stomach
Ex. Natural,
accidental, suicidal,
or homicidal
What happened in
the body to lead to
death
A corpse
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Mechanisms of death
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Homicide
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Adipocere
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Word
Page
Definition
A deficient supply of
oxygen
Own Words
Suffocation
Examples
Ex. Hanging, placing
s plastic bag over
someones head
When someone is
killed in the
commission of a
felony
When somebody is
committing a felony,
and someone is killed
in the process
Ex. Dawn is
committing armed
robbery, and then
kills one of the
bankers.
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The killing of
someone in a manner
less then murder
Killing someone
without malice
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Injuries received by
the victim in trying to
defend themselves
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Stands on the
dividing line of an
excuse and justifiable
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Homicide that is
excusable when
committed by
accident or
misfortune
Takes many
meanings of
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Asphyxiation
Felony Murder
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Manslaughter
Defense wounds
Justifiable homicide
Excusable homicides
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Criminal Homicide
Homicide whether it
is accidental or
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Second degree
murder
homicidal accidental
purposeful murder
got into an argument
or purposeful murder
Definition
Own Words
Examples
Murder committed
Pre-meditated
Ex. Sue killing Amy
with intent, malice,
murder
because she slept
and deliberation
with her husband
Murder committed
with malice and
provocation
Someone committing
murder because they
were provoked
Penetration from
something sharp
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Is a discharge from a
firearm
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Is the suspension of a
person by a noose or
ligature around the
neck
Is the suspension of
someone around the
neck
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Poisoning
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Stabbing
Gunshot
Hanging