04-28-2015, 03:12 PM
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Originally posted by shockwave rider
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Originally posted by MattKarma
Would be interesting to know what condition, now non-invasive given that the subject is dead.
Head wounds can look really spectacular, even when minor. A person could have a seizure or heart attack, fall and strike their head, making it look like they were beaten, and then die from the original medical event. Someone coming upon the scene could easily come to the wrong conclusion until an autopsy was done.
When I was in nursing school, we had to witness an autopsy. One of the cases was an elderly woman, found dead in her home. Nothing was stolen, but the family found items upturned, thrown about, and she had a bleeding wound from the head. To rule out foul play, an autopsy was done. It was a sub arachnoid brain bleed. Caused ataxia (off balance) and items were knocked over before she finally collapsed and passed.
Best wishes
Best wishes

