ABSTRACT

Estimation of the Time Since Death remains the foremost authoritative book on scientifically calculating the estimated time of death postmortem. Building on the success of previous editions which covered both the early and later postmortem periods this edition includes a new chapter on DNA/RNA degradation and further new content on drug testing in hair, thus widening the scope of the material. Chapters have been improved, updated and expanded, and include new and additional images to enhance the text. A unique work of synthesis combining rigorous science with practical guidance, this update reinforces the book’s reputation as an invaluable resource – and also the standard – for the estimation of the time since death.

chapter 3|25 pages

Supravitality in Tissues

chapter 4|19 pages

Rigor Mortis

Estimation of the Time Since Death by Evaluation of Cadaveric Rigidity

chapter 5|6 pages

Post-mortem Lividity

Hypostasis and Timing of Death

chapter 12|9 pages

Forensic Entomology

chapter 13|10 pages

Radiocarbon Dating

Basic Principles and Applications