Why do they conduct autopsies when someone is murdered •to understand the cause of death •to understand the circumstances of death •to understand the toxicology of the the body •to use as evidence in a trial

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Lucas Hunt

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17 December, 16:23

Why do they conduct autopsies when someone is murdered •to understand the cause of death •to understand the circumstances of death •to understand the toxicology of the the body •to use as evidence in a trial

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An autopsy is a routine procedure, usually conducted to determine a person's cause of death. Toxicology tests are usually ordered when someone is the victim of a crime, dies unexpectedly or dies for no obvious reason. The purpose of those is to determine if the deceased was under the influence.

to understand the cause of death