This individual was found lying on his left side with a mild to moderate degree of putrefaction. note the puddle of purged fluid underneath his upper trunk and head. Also note the greater decomposition with green discoloration in the regions of dependent lividity where the body contacted the warm floor. purged fluid such as this is often misinterpreted as the result of traumatic injury.
Fig.1 This individual was found lying on his left side.
Fig.2 Decomposition with green discoloration in the regions of dependent lividity where the body contacted the warm floor.
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