Who has fixed the time of death?. Dr Mahmood Saeedi
The time of death in a legal and medical context is typically determined by a medical examiner or a forensic pathologist. These professionals use a combination of methods to estimate the time of death, including:
Body Temperature (Algor Mortis): Measuring the body's core temperature, which drops at a predictable rate after death.
Rigor Mortis: The stiffening of muscles after death, which follows a known timeline.
Livor Mortis: The settling of blood in the lowest parts of the body, causing discoloration, which helps estimate the time since death.
Decomposition: Observing the stages of decomposition, which progress in a relatively predictable manner.
Stomach Contents: Examining the contents of the stomach and intestines to estimate the time since the last meal.
Forensic Entomology: Studying the presence and development stages of insects on the body, which can provide a timeline for death.
Body Temperature (Algor Mortis): Measuring the body's core temperature, which drops at a predictable rate after death.
Rigor Mortis: The stiffening of muscles after death, which follows a known timeline.
Livor Mortis: The settling of blood in the lowest parts of the body, causing discoloration, which helps estimate the time since death.
Decomposition: Observing the stages of decomposition, which progress in a relatively predictable manner.
Stomach Contents: Examining the contents of the stomach and intestines to estimate the time since the last meal.
Forensic Entomology: Studying the presence and development stages of insects on the body, which can provide a timeline for death.