The time the medical examiner estimates that the death occurred.

The time of death recorded on the death certificate; based on when the body was found or physically pronounced dead.

Is the change in the body temperature after death.

Is the stiffening of joints and muscles after death.

Is the pooling of the blood following death that causes a purplish red discoloration of the skin; also referred to as lividity.

Provides clues on how long the person has been dead or the egg larva of grown bugs provides timestamps.

Blood settles or collects on parts of the body facing the ground.

The body turns greenish in color and swells or bloats as bacteria breaks down and releases gas.

The muscles contract and stiffen and happen 2-4 hours after death and continues.

The clear part of the eyes turn milky or cloudy.

It either loses or gains 1.5 degrees every hours that they're dead.

Which can be used to estimate time of death? (check ALL that apply)

Time of death is determined by measuring

A body is found that shows no signs of rigor mortis. The body has been dead for ....