Exhumation

Exhumation is the lawful disinterment of a buried body from its grave. Magistrates can order for exhumation and subsequent examination of the dead body. There is no limit fixed for disinterment in Kenya.

Transport Injuries

Overview Transportation injuries encompass a wide range of incidents including injuries on roads (greatest contributor), railways, and aviation accidents. Forensic pathology plays a crucial role in investigating and understanding the causes and effects of injuries sustained in transportation-related incidents. Road…

Estimation of Time of Death

Overview The determination of the time of death or post-mortem interval (time elapsed since death) is important in criminal and civil situations as it can tell us when a crime was committed. Unfortunately, all of the methods being currently used…

Post Rape Care Form and P3 Form

Post Rape Care (PRC) Form Overview It is a medical document filled when attending to the survivor. The form allows space for history taking, documentation, and examination. It facilitates the filling of the P3 form by ensuring that all relevant details are available and were taken…

Post-mortem Changes

Overview Post-mortem changes (PMC) constitute the natural progression of the body’s decomposition after death, beginning at the cellular level. Classification Postmortem changes Immediate Early Late Insensibility Algor mortis (post-mortem cooling) Autolysis Cessation of respiration Rigor mortis (post-mortem rigidity) Putrefaction Cessation of…