Homicide and Serious Crime Victims 2

Question 1

Who may attend a PM? (9)

Answer 1

-pathologist.
-coroner.
-any other pathologist assisting.
-doctor who treated the deceased.
-doctor, nurse or funeral director representing the deceased.
-doctor representing the interests of a suspect.
-any other doctor or trainee.
-Police.
-any other person authorised by the Coroner (ESR, Crown)

Question 2

Police attending the PM should be…(5)

Answer 2

-OC Investigation.
-OC Body.
-Specific Exhibits Officer for the PM.
-Police photographer.
-SOCO or fingerprints if required.

Question 3

Other Experts to consult re: PM (9)

Answer 3

-Odontologist.
-Biologist.
-Medical Illustrator.
-Toxicologist.
-Ballistics Expert.
-Crime Scene Examiner.
-Entomologist.
-Anthropologist.
-DVI.

Question 4

Upon arrival at the mortuary, the OC body must…(5)

Answer 4

-ensure mortuary staff DO NOT WASH the body.
-ensure body is LABELLED and SECURED in the secure mortuary fridge.
-Retain any KEY used to secure body.
-Ensure body remains in PRESENT CONDITION until PM.
Arrange formal ID of the body.

Question 5

Methods of ID (7)

Answer 5

-fingerprints.
-DNA profiling.
-dental.
-eye exam records.
-medical exam records.
-personal effects.
-facial reconstruction.

Question 6

Steps for stripping the body (12)

Answer 6

1. Only in the PRESENCE of a pathologist.
2. Remove body from secure FRIDGE. Assist staff to take body to exam room.
3. Remove from BODY BAG.
4. Take POSSESSION of body bag, sheets, wrappings as exhibits.
5. Additional PHOTOS.
6. Remove CLOTHING. Avoid cutting clothing. Search pockets.
7. INVENTORY of clothes and possessions.
8. LABEL each item.
9. SEAL each item in a separate bag.
10. Avoid CROSS-CONTAMINATION of exhibits.
11. Maintain SECURITY and CONTINUITY of body and exhibits until PM.
12. SIEVE in the drain hole.

Question 7

PM Exam Samples (10)

Answer 7

-blood.
-stomach contents.
-head and pubic hair.
-urine.
-ocular fluid.
-bile.
-liver.
-lungs.
-organs.
-nasal cavities.