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death scene inspection, A) presence of black plastic bands taped to the edges of the window and; B,C) the door; D) the adhesive tape used and; E) a plastic bottle containing a petroleum product
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F1
The death scene investigation (Figure 1, Figure 2) found the presence of black plastic bands taped to the inner faces of the window and the door's edges clogging thereby the air inlet.
death scene inspection, A) general view and position of the deceased; B) the close environment and the barbecue grills; C) the printed photo captured by the left hand and; D) a suicide note
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F2
The death scene investigation (Figure 1, Figure 2) found the presence of black plastic bands taped to the inner faces of the window and the door's edges clogging thereby the air inlet.
the external examination findings, A,B) cherry red livor mortis on posterior and left sides; C) blackish incrustations under the fingernails of hands
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F3
The external examination carried out during autopsy, 48 hours later, revealed the beginning of putrefaction with rigor mortis resolution, green discoloration at the right flank, cherry red livor mortis on posterior and left sides (Figure 3(A,B)), and particularly blackish incrustations under the fingernails of hands (Figure 3C).
autopsy findings, A,B) black soot in the airways and cherry red coloration
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F4
Autopsy showed cherry-red coloration of blood and muscles with black soot in the airways (Figure 4), cerebral and pulmonary edema (brain weight=1660g, lungs weight=1180/1025g) and greyish liquid in the stomach without particular odor.