OFFICE OF THE CORONER OF YOKNAPATAWPHA COUNTY

Coroner's Preliminary Assessment

Upon initial examination, Devlin Whitmore Beauchamp's death appears to be the result of multiple blows to the head inflicted with extreme force using a blunt instrument. Exact count of the number of blows is undetermined at this time.

At the time of discovery, the body was in an advanced state of rigor mortis. This observation, in conjunction with assessment of the body temperature, ambient temperature and other factors affecting body temperature dissipation, supports a preliminary time of death estimate of approximately 11-13 hours prior to initial examination of the body. At the time of this report's filling, the estimated probable time frame for time of death is between approximately 11:00 p.m. January 15, 2000 and approximately 1:00 a.m. January 16, 2000. Additional information regarding time of death may be discovered during autopsy.

The body was removed from the scene at approximately 6:30 p.m. January 16, 2000 and transported to the Coroner's Office for autopsy.

Devlin Whitmore Beauchamp was officially pronounced dead at the scene, based on the Coroner's Inspector's examination of the body in situ. Official pronouncement on time and cause of death is pending autopsy results.

SUBMITTED 01/16/00, 7:15 p.m.

//Luwinda Johnson, Coroner's Inspector

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