物言わぬ人の声を聞く法医学の話

抄録

A forensic examination is a top-to-toe examination looking for injuries and taking samples that may be used as evidence in a police investigation and any subsequent prosecution. The type of forensic examination most people know about revolves around violent crimes. Forensics used in these investigations can uncover scientific evidence that may provide enough proof or evidence to convict a violent criminal. A forensic examination can be very time-consuming but is vitally important. Histories from caregivers should be obtained separately and as soon as possible; careful documentation is essential. In this paper, important points of the causal relationship between the cause of death and characteristic autopsy findings are discussed in the three cases.