ABSTRACT
A thorough infant death investigation does not end at the scene or with the autopsy. Both of those pieces are crucial to the investigation, but just as crucial and often missed, is an in-depth review of records related to the infant and the infant’s caregivers. A review of the infant’s and family’s medical and social histories as well as the criminal history of caregivers or witnesses who have had recent contact with the infant may provide information that redirects the investigation, provides insight into motive, corroborates witness statements, or provides new leads for investigators.
