Introduction to Death Investigations

Why a Proper Death Investigation is Important

What is Death?

Determination of Death

Types of Homicide and Euthanasia

Death Investigation and What Effects Homicide Clearances

Scene Response

911 Call Analysis

Approaching the Scene

Review & Search Warrants

Exceptions to the 4th Amendment

Homicide Law & Standing

Reporting Party and Witnesses

Victim Identification

Missing Children

Child Abduction Murders

Securing the Scene

Entering the Scene

Scene Description and Search

The Victim as a Scene

Tape and Area Evidence

Trace Evidence

Area Canvas

Lividity

Rigor Mortis

Advanced Decay and Time of Death

Time of Death – Part 2

Blood Pattern Analysis – Part 1

Blood Pattern Analysis – Part 2

Victim Assessment

Contusions

Abrasions

Blunt Force Trauma

Lacerations

Incisions

Stab Wounds

Chop Wounds

Gunshot Wounds

Suicides, Accidents and Homicides, OH MY!

Asphyxia

Aquatic Death

Suicide

Autoerotic – Part 1

Autoerotic – Part 2

Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Syndrome – Part 1

Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Syndrome – Part 2

Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Syndrome – Part 3

Suspect Miranda

Non-Custodial Suspects

Rapport

Offenders and Confessions

Avoiding False Confessions

Courtroom Testimony

Defense Attorney and Conclusion