Time of Death

# Time of Death

## Part I: Introduction to Forensic Pathology
- The Role of the Forensic Pathologist
  - Determining Cause of Death
  - Identifying Time of Death
  - Collaboration with Law Enforcement
- Historical Context of Forensic Science
  - Early Practices in Death Investigation
  - Evolution of Forensic Techniques
  - Key Figures in Forensic History

## Part II: The Science of Death
- Biological Processes After Death
  - Rigor Mortis
  - Livor Mortis
  - Algor Mortis
- Environmental Factors Affecting Decomposition
  - Temperature and Climate
  - Burial vs. Surface Decomposition
  - Insect Activity and Forensic Entomology
- Modern Technologies in Death Analysis
  - DNA Analysis
  - Toxicology Reports
  - Radiological Imaging

## Part III: Investigating the Crime Scene
- Initial Assessment of the Scene
  - Securing the Area
  - Documenting Evidence
  - Identifying Potential Witnesses
- Collecting Physical Evidence
  - Fingerprint Analysis
  - Blood Spatter Patterns
  - Trace Evidence Collection
- Reconstructing the Events
  - Timeline Development
  - Victim and Suspect Profiles
  - Hypothesis Testing

## Part IV: Legal and Ethical Considerations
- Admissibility of Forensic Evidence in Court
  - Daubert Standard
  - Expert Witness Testimony
  - Cross-Examination Challenges
- Ethical Dilemmas in Forensic Practice
  - Confidentiality Issues
  - Bias and Objectivity
  - Public Perception of Forensic Science
- Future Directions in Forensic Pathology
  - Advancements in Technology
  - Training the Next Generation
  - Global Collaboration in Forensic Research