The following is a detailed account of the post-mortem examination conducted on the subject in question. This report is prepared in accordance with standard forensic procedures and is intended for official use only.
The examination was carried out by a certified forensic pathologist at the regional medical examiner's office. The body was received on [insert date] at approximately [insert time]. The subject was identified as [insert name or description], and the cause of death was initially reported as [insert initial cause, if known].
Upon arrival, the body was examined for external signs of trauma, livor mortis, rigor mortis, and any visible injuries. No significant signs of external injury were noted upon initial inspection. However, a small laceration was observed on the left temple, which may have been consistent with blunt force trauma. Further investigation into the nature of this wound was conducted during the internal examination.
The internal examination revealed no immediate signs of organ failure or acute disease. The heart showed normal size and weight, with no evidence of recent myocardial infarction. The lungs were free of fluid and showed no signs of infection. The liver and kidneys appeared within normal limits, and there was no indication of toxic substances in the system at the time of death.
A full set of tissue samples was collected for histopathological analysis, and blood and urine samples were taken for toxicology screening. These tests are currently pending and will be included in a subsequent update to this report.
The time of death was estimated based on the progression of rigor mortis and livor mortis. It is believed that the subject had been deceased for approximately 12 to 18 hours prior to discovery.
This report serves as an initial assessment and does not constitute a final determination of the cause or manner of death. Further investigation, including interviews with witnesses and a review of any available surveillance footage, is ongoing.
All findings are documented and stored in accordance with legal and ethical standards. This report is confidential and should only be accessed by authorized personnel.
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