Fall 2021 Post 11

   Time since death: …. Changes observed

1-2 hours: ………Early signs of lividity.

2-5 hours: ………Clear signs of lividity throughout body. Fixed in 6-10 hours

5-7 hours: ………Rigor mortis begins in face.

8-12 hours: …….Rigor mortis established throughout the body, extending to arms and legs

12 hours: ……….Body has cooled to about 25°C internally.

20-24 hours: …..Body has cooled to surrounding temperature.

24 hours: ……….Rigor mortis begins to disappear from the body in  roughly the same order as it appeared.

36 hours: ……….Rigor mortis has completely disappeared.

48 hours: ……….Body discoloration shows that decomposition is beginning.

This is a quick break down of how predictions of death occurs overtime.