Case: The Abandoned Warehouse
A body is found on the concrete floor of an abandoned petroleum manufacturing building lying face-up among wooden boxes and cans. Upon arrival, body temperature was measured to be 76.2° F. Livor mortis was found along the back and backs of the legs. When pressed, the areas of lividity remained dark. Visible marks were found as follows: severe purple bruising around the eyes. No other wounds or marks were found. The body was found to have rigor mortis throughout the entire body. The toxicology technician discovered alcohol in the decedent’s system consistent with approximately five alcoholic beverages.

Answer the following questions. Each answer is worth one point.

Calculate the PMI due to algor mortis.
Estimate the approximate PMI due to livor mortis. Explain your reasoning.
Estimate the approximate PMI due to rigor mortis. Explain your reasoning.
Given the information in the case and the observations you have made, determine the approximate PMI. Explain your reasoning.