FRSC3010 LECTURE 13 DEATH SCENE INVESTIGATIONS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED

FRSC3010 LECTURE 13 DEATH SCENE INVESTIGATIONS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED How many deaths did murder account for in 2017? 0.6 Who are death investigations overseen by? Coroner's office, regardless of cause of death Death investigation a process whereby a coroner or forensic pathologist seeks to understand how and why a person died. Coroner must answer what 5 questions? - who - when - where - how - by what manner Coroner's authority The Coroner is in charge of a death scene. The police are compelled by legislation to assist the Coroner when requested with a death investigation and keep them up to date on all information What gives police permission to enter scene and process deceased? Coroner's authority Who can order a body to be removed from the scene? Coroner Any evidence collected must be due to what? Exigent circumstances (e.g. outside scene, about to rain) What is the procedure for an indoor scene? can deal with deceased but cannot take/seize any evidence without permission/direction of Coroner (things like pills, notes, valuables, weapons are often seized at direction of Coroner What can the coroner obtain? a Coroner's warrant for things like medical and dental records What might the coroner wish to do? hold scene pending the outcome of the post-mortem before getting criminal code search warrant or releasing scene Who decides whether an autopsy is ordered? Coroner Manner of death - natural - unnatural • Suicide • Homicide • Undetermined • Accidental natual medical reason unnatural • Suicide • Homicide • Undetermined • Accidental