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Factors to Consider when Estimating Time of Death

Factors to Consider when Estimating Time of Death Digestive Contents Can help determine the time of death How long a person ate until they died Seconds for chewed food to pass through the esophagus and then down into the stomach 4-6 hours for the stomach to empty its contents into the small intestine 12 hours for the food to leave the small intestine 24 hours until undigested food is released from the large intestine The digestive process usually takes a bit more than a day, but it can be affected by sickness, liquid intake, fear or drug intake. Look to the Eyes The eyes of a victim can also hold answers to the time of death, as a thin cloudy film is developed over the eye within 2-3 hours after death has occurred. If the eyes are closed it take about 24 hours for this film to appear. The eyeballs become softer as a result of less fluid pressure behind the eye and the degree to which this has occurred can be used as a measure of the time since death. Skin Coloration The color of the corpse will also help determine the time of death from about 48 hours and onwards. From approximately 48 hours after death, bacteria begins to breed on the skin, giving the skin an evidently greenish tone. The tinge starts in the lower stomach area, spreading outwards and affecting the hands and feet last. Approximately 4-7 days after death, the skin will acquire a marble-like appearance, as the veins in the body become closer to the surface, thus becoming more easily visible. Blood Pooling The pooling of the blood can be a vital clue in determining the time of death and is known as hypostasis. This occurs when the blood ceases flowing, settling in the lowest parts of the body and in turn, causing the skin to become pink and red in color. Blood will pool at the lowest parts of the body, usually starting between 6 and 8 hours after death has occurred. Analyzing the location of the pooling can help indicate the position of the body. Link to Lecture Slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sccn... *Due to the description character limit the full work cited for "Factors to Consider when Estimating Time of Death" can be viewed at... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m1qX...