Method for Time of Death Determination Using Ultrasound - A Preliminary Report

• NCJ Number: 104541
• Journal: Journal of the Forensic Science Society Volume: 26 Issue: 2 Dated: (November-December 1986) Pages: 393-399
• Author(s): P A Webb; H J Terry; D J Gee
• Date Published: 1986
• Length: 7 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: Iran

Annotation

The velocity of ultrasound wave passage through the calf muscles of cadavers was measured.

Abstract

It was found to vary with time since death and with temperature, but the latter effect could be compensated for. A method to estimate the postmortem interval was developed and preliminary results obtained. (Publisher abstract)