In novel “Christopher Killer” describe briefly 6 procedure performed during Rachel Geller’s autopsy? Then identify the 4 pieces of information discovered during autopsy + the forensic tests performed. | The Christopher Killer: A Forensic Mystery Questions & Answers

After Cameryn takes pictures, Dr. Moore begins collecting trace evidence, moving slowly from head to foot as Patrick signs and dates the envelopes with the evidence. When Dr. Moore checks Rachel's eyes, he notices petechial hemorrhaging which is usually a sign of strangulation. Taking photos at every step, Cameryn continually promises Rachel that they will catch her murderer, though the promise sounds hollow since she knows many murders remain unsolved no matter how good the forensics might be. While Dr. Moore collects hairs and fingernails, Cameryn cannot help but notice how Rachel has ceased to be since her nobility as a human has been taken; "there was no dignity in death" (p. 116). As Ben and Justin undress Rachel, Cameryn notices a strange shape in Rachel's bra, and reaching to remove it, she withdraws a St. Christopher medal.Dr. Moore is just trying to do his job, and as he continues undressing Rachel, Cameryn is embarrassed for her friend, but the men act professionally. Cameryn and Justin turn away while Moore takes out a rape kit, and when Dr. Moore announces that there is no sign of trauma, Cameryn is relieved that Rachel did not suffer that indignity. Sheriff Jacobs notes that none of the Christopher victims were raped. When Cameryn turns around, she notices something on Rachel's hands that looks like a stain, but no one else can see it, and when she insists on taking a sample, Dr. Moore mocks her for being a know-it-all. Though Cameryn reminds herself that this is nothing but a shell as Dr. Moore cuts into Rachel's flesh, her nerves react on their own; however, once the body is open, Cameryn is disconcerted by the smell of garlic since Rachel did not eat garlic.

The Christopher Killer: A Forensic Mystery

In novel "Christopher Killer" describe briefly 6 procedure performed during Rachel Geller's autopsy? Then identify the 4 pieces of information discovered during autopsy + the forensic tests performed.

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