Objective: SWBAT distinguish between the four manners of death.SWBAT distinguish between cause, manner, and mechanism
Do Now:SCENARIO: a new student has joined our class, he has no knowledge of forensic science at allFormulate a 1/2page - 1page summary to explain to a to him the basics of forensic science. [include LEP and 7s].
By the time you’re finish with your summary he should be caught up on Unit 1
Forensic Pathology
- postmortem investigation of sudden or unexpected death or
trauma to the living
Study and diagnosis of disease
Role of the Forensic PathologistRole of the Forensic Pathologist
4 broad determinations to be made:
A. Cause of Death
B. Mechanism of Death
C. Manner of Death
D. Time of Death
WHAT IS DEATH?
Death
Cessation of all biological functions
Role of the Forensic PathologistRole of the Forensic Pathologist
4 broad determinations to be made:
A. Cause of Death -immediate reason for a person’s death
B. Mechanism of Death – specific body failure that lead to death
C. Manner of Death – a means by which someone dies
D. Time of Death
MANNER OF DEATH
Natural
Accidental
Suicidal
Homicidal
Determine three things: the cause, the mechanism, and the manner of death. The cause of death is the disease or injury that produces the disruption inside the body resulting in death… (what)The mechanism of death is body failure that leads to death …(how)The manner of death is how the death came about…(who)
Bill kills Tim. Tim has a gunshot wound to the chest. Death due to the gunshot wound if from extreme blood loss
WHAT DO YOU
KNOW?
How do you know this?
Why does your evidence support your claim?