CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 50: Forensics For Crime Writers: Coroner

Duties of the Coroner/Medical Examiner

Determination of the cause and manner of death

Determination of the time of death

Supervision of evidence collection from the body

Identification of unknown corpses and skeletal remains

Determination of any contributory factors in the death

Certification of the death certificate

Presentation of expert testimony in court

Oversight of the crime lab (in some areas)

Examination of injuries to the living and determination their cause and timing

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