DEATH INVESTIGATION 2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the DEATH INVESTIGATION document in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling in the 'Case No.' and 'Judicial Circuit' at the top of the form. This information is crucial for tracking the investigation.
  3. In the 'DECEDENT' section, provide details such as the decedent's name, date of birth, age, race, and sex. Ensure accuracy as this data is vital for identification.
  4. Complete the 'Next of Kin' section with their contact information and relationship to the decedent. This helps in notifying family members appropriately.
  5. Fill out the 'Type of Death' field by selecting from options like Natural (N), Accidental (A), or Homicidal (H). This classification aids in understanding circumstances surrounding the death.
  6. Document any relevant medical history and details about injuries or illnesses in the provided sections. This information can be critical for investigations.
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There are four major stages of death a dying individual experiences and those are; social, psychological, biological and physiological. Social death is the symbolic death of the patient in the world the patient has known.
What Types of Death Are to Be Reported to the Coroner? Accidental Deaths. Homicidal Deaths (By any means, suspected or known) Sudden Deaths. Occupational Deaths. Deaths While Confined. Therapeutic Deaths. Medical Malpractice. Abortions.
Several studies highlight four core components related to the concept of death: universality, irreversibility, non-functionality and causality [7]. Universality implies that death is conceptualized as a natural phenomenon that applies to all living beings.
Of these, with obvious mortal damage to the body, the textbook conclusive signs of death clear to a lay person are: algor mortis, rigor mortis, livor mortis, and putrefaction.
The four phases of death investigation are Scene Investigation, Post-Mortem Examination, Analysis of Findings, and Case Conclusion. Each phase plays a crucial role in determining the cause and manner of death, providing a structured method for investigators to follow.

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The key goal is to provide objective evidence of cause, timing, and manner of death for adjudication by the criminal justice system.
The sections are as follows: Initial Notification and Determination of Response; Arriving at the Scene; Documenting and Evaluating the Scene; Documenting and Evaluating the Body; Recording Decedent Profile Information; and Completing the Scene Investigation.

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