The purpose of this research was to investigate the manner of deaths in Marion County, throughout the years of 2018 to 2021 to see if there were any correlative increases in homicide, suicide, natural, accidental, or ...The purpose of this research was to investigate the manner of deaths in Marion County, throughout the years of 2018 to 2021 to see if there were any correlative increases in homicide, suicide, natural, accidental, or drug overdose related deaths. We surveyed the incidence of all deaths that occurred from 2018 through 2021 which came through the Marion County Coroner’s Office, Indiana. The data was then divided into two halves. According to the data, the leading manner of death in the first half and second half was accidental. This study revealed a total of 8732 cases: 3817 of them were observed to be accidental, 3092 natural, 956 homicide, 689 suicide, and 178 were undetermined. There were initially 318 drug overdose related deaths in 2018 and they increased to 2163 by 2021. In 2018, the number of deaths due to fentanyl related overdoses increased from 195 to 799 in 2021. This research will contribute to the forensic science field by providing information about the manner of death and fentanyl trends in Marion County over the last four years.展开更多
Multiple stab wounds are very common features of homicidal stabbing.The common findings differentiating homicidal and suicidal stabbing are well described in the medical literature.Among the features mentioned are loc...Multiple stab wounds are very common features of homicidal stabbing.The common findings differentiating homicidal and suicidal stabbing are well described in the medical literature.Among the features mentioned are location,shape,and direction of the wounds.These features are vital in differentiating suicide from homicide.However,this case has an unusual presentation.We discuss the importance of interpretation and differentiation of the stab wounds to determine the manner of death and facilitate the investigation.A 29‑year‑old male presented with multiple stab wounds.There was no witness at the time of the incident.The body was discovered in his room with pools of blood.A knife was present on his body.No tentative cuts were present on the body.Scene investigation and postmortem examination determined the cause and manner of death.展开更多
文摘The purpose of this research was to investigate the manner of deaths in Marion County, throughout the years of 2018 to 2021 to see if there were any correlative increases in homicide, suicide, natural, accidental, or drug overdose related deaths. We surveyed the incidence of all deaths that occurred from 2018 through 2021 which came through the Marion County Coroner’s Office, Indiana. The data was then divided into two halves. According to the data, the leading manner of death in the first half and second half was accidental. This study revealed a total of 8732 cases: 3817 of them were observed to be accidental, 3092 natural, 956 homicide, 689 suicide, and 178 were undetermined. There were initially 318 drug overdose related deaths in 2018 and they increased to 2163 by 2021. In 2018, the number of deaths due to fentanyl related overdoses increased from 195 to 799 in 2021. This research will contribute to the forensic science field by providing information about the manner of death and fentanyl trends in Marion County over the last four years.
文摘Multiple stab wounds are very common features of homicidal stabbing.The common findings differentiating homicidal and suicidal stabbing are well described in the medical literature.Among the features mentioned are location,shape,and direction of the wounds.These features are vital in differentiating suicide from homicide.However,this case has an unusual presentation.We discuss the importance of interpretation and differentiation of the stab wounds to determine the manner of death and facilitate the investigation.A 29‑year‑old male presented with multiple stab wounds.There was no witness at the time of the incident.The body was discovered in his room with pools of blood.A knife was present on his body.No tentative cuts were present on the body.Scene investigation and postmortem examination determined the cause and manner of death.
