The Death Scene following the Sudden Death of a Child

The proper, comprehensive, planned and professional investigation of a suspicious death of a child requires a carefully managed, orderly and thorough inspection of the scene where the death has occurred, with its full documentation.1 This should take place whether the body of the child is still in situ or whether it has already been removed. The scene investigation forms as much an essential part of the death investigation as does the autopsy and an access to all the medical records of the decedent.