The body is presented in a black body bag. At the time of examination,
the body is clothed in a blue and gray striped long-sleeved shirt, blue
denim jeans, and black ankle-high boots. A silver Timex watch and band,
a silver ring with a Chinese yin yang symbol, a silver ring with a crucifix
symbol, and a silver hoop navel ring (partially avulsed) are also present
on the body.
The body is that of a normally developed, well nourished Caucasian
female measuring 67 inches in length, weighing 120 pounds, and appearing
generally consistent with the stated age of twenty-nine years. The body
is cold and unembalmed. Pronounced unblanching lividity is present on
the anterior of the body in the regions of the left aspect of the face;
the inner aspect of the left arm; the inner aspect of the right arm;
the inner aspect of the right thigh, knee, and calf; the anterior aspect
of the left thigh and knee; and the outer aspect of the left calf.
The scalp is covered by long (22 inches) blonde hair. The body hair
is female and average. The head is symmetric and there is extensive
evidence of external traumatic injury, to be described below. The eyes
are open and the irises are green. Pupils are asymmetrically dilated.
The teeth are natural and well maintained, and show injuries to be described
below. There are six piercings in each ear.
The anterior chest and abdomen show injuries to be described below.
The breasts are female and contain no palpable masses. The pelvis is
broken. The external genitalia are female and unremarkable. The back
is symmetrical and intact. The upper and lower extremities are symmetric,
normally developed and intact with large contusions at the point of
impact. The hands and nails show injuries to be described below.
Otherwise, there are no residual scars, markings or tattoos.
INJURIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK:
1. Fractures of the left parietal, frontal, and temporal bones with
the temporal being the most severely damaged.
Opinion: These are fatal wounds.
2. Severe facial distortion due to muscle separation from the skull
resulting from impact.
Opinion: These are non-fatal injuries.
3. Several displaced teeth and tooth fragments, concentrated primarily
on the left side and including the central and lateral incisors, canine,
and premolars. Teeth and fragments found lodged in the tongue and the
insides of the mouth and lips.
Opinion: These are non-fatal injuries.
4. A fresh contusion around the base of the neck, measuring 6-¾"
long by 1/8" wide.
Opinion: This is a non-fatal injury.
INJURIES OF THE TORSO:
1. Soft tissue ruptures of the abdomen and thorax. The colon and small
intestines breached the abdominal rupture and ruptured, expelling the
contents. The bladder ruptured, spreading urine throughout the cavity.
Opinion: These are fatal wounds.
INJURIES OF THE HANDS:
1. Broken fingernails on the index and middle fingers of the left hand.
Opinion: These injuries may be compatible with defense wounds or may
have resulted from impact.
2. Broken fingernails on the thumb, index and middle fingers of the
right hand.
Opinion: These injuries may be compatible with defense wounds or may
have resulted from impact.
3. Multiple fresh abrasions and contusions on the left hand and left
forearm.
Opinion: These injuries may be compatible with defense wounds or may
have resulted from impact.
4. Multiple fresh abrasions and contusions on the right hand and right
forearm.
Opinion: These injuries may be compatible with defense wounds or may
have resulted from impact.
5. Three fresh fingernail lacerations on the left palm.
Opinion: These injuries are compatible with defense wounds.
