A Corpse Was Discovered in an Apartment Last November

question 59

Multiple Choice

A corpse was discovered in an apartment last November. It was that of a 50-year-old male who died of a heart attack. At the time of discovery, the body temperature was determined to be 89°F. What is the most probable post mortem interval?

• A)1 hour
• B)2 hours
• C)7 hours
• D)4 hours

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