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Person who performs the autopsy to determine cause of death (murder, disease, or natural disaster)
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Decaying of flesh after death. Flies and bacteria come in which can be used to determine time of death
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Stiffening of the body after death
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Pooling of blood in the lower parts of the body causing a purplish coloration. This occurs because the heart stops beating and blood goes to the lower parts from gravity
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Cooling of a dead body. Can be used to determine time of death
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Used to determine cause of death (disease/murder), time of death, and any other irregularities
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Elected official that works with police & helps decide whether to have autopsy by a forensic pathologist. May not have a medical background
