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ghtspace n 5 Chapters 9-11 (201505)- Requires Respondus LockDown Browser + Webcam th: 1:30:00 Time Taken:2:46:09 Tamailia Clarke: Attempt 1 Question 31 (5 points) 14 15 You are a coroner. Romeo, a suspected "suicide" victim was found with a drug vial clutched tightly in his hand. His girlfriend, Caitlyn, claims the last time she saw him was about three days ago (approximately 80 hours ago). According to her statement, she dropped him off at his apartment following their summer (vacation) trip to the beach. She had a conference to attend the next day and has been out of town. The police are not sure if this is a suicide case or a murder case and they ask you a series of questions: 17 18 20 21 Part 1: "Doc, why was the drug vial "clutched tightly" in Romeo's hand?" (1 point) Part 2: "Doc, explain this to me like I'm a six year old, could it be possible that Romeo died three days ago?" (3 points) 2324 Part 3: "Doc, if Romeo did not die three days ago, how long ago do you think he died?" (be sure to explain your answer) (1 point). 26 27 29 30 2 33 Save ge 1 Saved Question 32 (5 points)Explanation / Answer
1) The drug vial was clutched tightly by the dead individual because of the development of rigor mortis. Rigor mortis occurs as a consequence of ATP depletion which keeps the muscle in the state of contraction.
2) Rigor mortis begins 3 hours following death, it is at its maximum at 12 hours post death and disappears after 48 hours. So, this death could not have occurred three days ago.
3) The probable time of death is within 48 hours.
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