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Out of curiosity I decided to read over the external examination of d's autopsy to make a visual representation of some of the post mortem and antemortem fenomena that were observed. Some positioning lacks specification, specially over abrasions and antemortem bruises.

(original autopsy report - external examination)

base used for the representation / visual colored representation

Explanation of elements:

Rigor Mortis: It's defined as the chemical process of muscular hardening, usually starts around 2 hours after the death and it initiates around the heart area, diaphragm, lower jaw, neck, face, eyelids and torax. In this case, D presented minimal rigor on his neck and the lower right extremity (leg) while it wasn't present in other areas.

Livor: Defined as the process where blood cells and plasma pile up over the areas with more pressure (ex: died in fetal position, livor will ocurr firsthand on the lateral side of the body resting.) It can also naturally appear over the body, common cadaveric fenomena. D presented livor on his dorsals, meaning mostly his shoulder blades, spine, lower back, back of the head (not specified due to hair), elbows and heels (allegedly.) Livor had also started on his fingers over the left hand, specifically on the area that wasn't covered by gloves, possibly due to the contrast of the heat of the cloth (which encouraged blood circulation).

Early green abdominal stain: This fenomena happens during the chromatic period, which is considered the early stage of decomposition, where the lower abdomen adquires a green-ish color due to the accumulation of fecal matter. Usually happens between 24-36h post mortem, yet D experienced an early stage of decomposition and it started earlier than usual.

Post mortem drying artifact: Positioned on the scrotum area, another form of livor where mucosal skin gets dry and darkens. Common post mortem process that can also be seen in lips, tongues, etc.

Abrasions: Defined as is the superficial denudation of the epithelium (skin ) due to scraping, impact, or pressure. Left hand, Index and Thumb. Possibly caused by the handling of the firearm, being the fingers in charge of the trigger that possibly suffer the harsher consequences of constant recoil caused by firing.

Healing abrasions: Located either near the hip or just below the knee. Most definitely caused antemortem, by the size and definition I would speculate that they're cigarette or ash burns.

Contusions: 3 on each marked side (externa lower lateral right leg and external lateral left knee). Caused by blunt force trauma approximately 10-14 days before due to its yellow form.

A represents the entering side of the bullet wound, B the exiting side.

The square represents the possible area of the healed scar described in the ''Abdomen'' section of the autopsy. I drew in red my speculation of where it could be, but still is up to debate.

His right hand's index finger knuckle (and part of his hand) presented a purple contusion, meaning it could've been caused that same day due to blunt force trauma or as late as 2 days before. My speculation is that it was from that same day, either from the handling of the firearms or the later destruction of school property, or even an accidental bump.

Thank you for reading! I hope I made everything legible enough.