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Maryland, USA. The unusual position of the body at this scene resulted from the deceased experiencing a heart attack after stepping from her bathtub. No further info.

Occasionally, an accidental death raises suspicion. The position of the body, injuries, and appearance of the crime scene can all lead investigators into thinking the accidental death is a homicide. It is always better for an accidental death to be investigated as a homicide than vice versa.

Fig.1 Unusual position of a body.

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Fig.1 Tangential shotgun wound of face.

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Fig.1 Victim of a motor vehicle collision.

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