Concealment of the Body in Drug Deaths

Discovery of a concealed body often leads to the assumption that the manner of death was homicide. However, in cases where death has resulted from illicit drug use or drug abuse, the body may be concealed to protect persons involved in drug abuse or drug marketing.

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Published in:Journal of forensic sciences 1989-03, Vol.34 (2), p.495-499
Main Authors: Hawley, DA, Doedens, DJ, McClain, JL, Pless, JE
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Cocaine - poisoning
Female
Forensic pathology
Homicide - legislation & jurisprudence
Humans
Male
Mortality
Postmortem Changes
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Summary:Discovery of a concealed body often leads to the assumption that the manner of death was homicide. However, in cases where death has resulted from illicit drug use or drug abuse, the body may be concealed to protect persons involved in drug abuse or drug marketing.
ISSN:0022-1198
1556-4029
DOI:10.1520/JFS12665J