Time of Death

They say the dead cant speak. But in the fascinating field of forensic pathology, the deceased can tell an elaborate story, especially when death investigators know what clues to look for. This book takes an in-depth look at the determination of the time of death, postmortem changes, and identification. In Time of Death, Decomposition and Identification, readers will learn through the extensive use of photographs and discussion how estimating the time of death can rarely be accomplished with scientific accuracy. Theyll learn about the numerous changes the body undergoes after death, and how positive and probable identifications are made.