During a Fire Death,the Victim's Skull May Be Fractured

question 17

Multiple Choice

During a fire death,the victim's skull may be fractured.The investigator must do a careful exam to determine if the fracture is implosive or explosive.What does an implosive fracture indicate?

• A) It may have been caused by a fall.
• B) It may be evidence of a previous felonious assault or homicide.
• C) It may result from a collapsed structural member.
• D) It may be any of the preceding.

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Definitions:

Secondary Amine

An amine where the nitrogen atom is bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups and one hydrogen atom.

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