Death investigations
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Overview of Forensic Pathology
Human remains are treated as a separate and unique type of forensic evidence. An autopsy of the remains is conducted to establish the cause and manner of any death that is violent, unusual or untimely. A forensic pathologist completes a post-mortem examination and examine death scene findings. The medical history of an individual may also be reviewed to help determine if the death was natural...
Microscopic Characteristics of Peri- and Postmortem Fracture Surfaces
A DNA Barcoding Strategy for Blow and Flesh Flies Encountered during Medicolegal Casework
Identification of Blunt Force Traumatic Fractures in Burned Bone
Improving and Evaluating Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Investigation of Fatalities Involving Suspected Head Trauma
Determining Fracture Timing from Microscopic Characteristics of Cortical Bone
Solving Cases of Sudden Unexpected Natural Death in the Young through Comprehensive Postmortem Genetic Testing
A Case Study for Local Data Surveillance in Opioid Overdose Fatalities in Cuyahoga County, OH 2016-2020
MDI Myth: Nobody Cares About or Uses MDI Data
Cardiac Genetic Test Yields and Genotype-phenotype Correlations from Large Cohort Investigated by Medical Examiner's Office
A Focused Deterrence Program for Juveniles with Firearm Offenses: a Randomized Controlled Trial and Process Evaluation
Investigations Toward Development of a Technique for Rapid Identification of Forensically Relevant Necrophagous Beetle Species for Postmortem Interval Determination
MDI Myth: Next-Of-Kin Aren’t That Hard to Find
MDI Myth: Rapid Toxicology Screening Tools Can Replace Traditional Toxicology Testing – No Need to Confirm
Child Trauma: Determining Accidental Injury From Intentional Abuse
NIJ has funded academic institutions and medical examiners’ offices to research the determination of intentional versus accidental trauma in infants and children.