So a dead body is discovered... what next?

Question

Are there any websites detailing the tests and procedures gone through by police etc when they find a random dead person?

Answer 1

Oh, come on, you guys, read the question.

She's asking for a website about the procedures after a body is found, not HOW to do it.

I found this one:
http://www.deathonline.net/decomposition/index.htm

Answer 2

Procedures vary greatly depending on the circumstances of the scene. If the deceased is a 90 year-old lady with a heart condition on the floor of her bathroom, and there is nothing else amiss, it would go something like this: The police are called, they show up. In most states they MUST call the coroner or medical examiner's investigator. The investigator has the option of either "clearing" the case over the phone, or going to the scene to investigate for themselves. If they feel there could be a crime, or they are unsure, or there isn't a family doctor willing to sign the death certificate, they will require the body to go to the medical examiner's office for an autopsy. In that case, the police are charged with an investigation and the coroner's office is charged with determining what happened to the body.

As far as tests and procedures, it all depends on the circumstances as well. For example, they are going to do a gunshot residue test on a potential 'suicide by gunshot' victim, but not on the old lady.

And sometimes the police will do a search of the hard drive of suspicious persons computers to see if they have looked into crime investigations, or posted questions such as yours on the internet preceding the death. Good luck.

Answer 3

If I find a dead body, the first thing I'd do is call the police.

Answer 4

in the united kingdom the preliminary call could be investigated via a uniformed beat officer to guard the scene and defend any data (as they are in a position to get there quickest in many circumstances), yet a detective could be dispatched at modern to regulate the learn. I in no way observed a coroner at a homicide scene so at as quickly as, extraordinarily as in the united kingdom the police are officers of the coroner's place of work besides.

Answer 5

Well the first thing would be to secure the scene and call the medical examiner.

Answer 6

In my county, sheriff's deputies are automatic coroner's deputies. They can declare you dead (based on their first aid course) and if they give a cause, its official and not looked into further.

Answer 7

Who are you planning to knock off?
Husband?
Boyfriend?
Rich Uncle?

Answer 8

Next would be use your powers as president to claim the death was a "suicide" to cover up the fact you had person in question murdered

Answer 9

NO, BUT YOU CAN READ DETECTIVE-HOMICIDE-OR POLICE-HOMICIDE POLICY AND PROCEDURES TO BE TAKE-SAFEGUARDING THE CRIME SCENE

Answer 10

Haven't you ever watched CSI ;-)