CHINA 18-year-old Chinese woman was discovered without signs of life on the floor of her apartment. It was obvious at first glance that she had become the victim of a brutal murder. She had deep gash wounds in the facial area, and the place was covered in blood spatters.
Forensic experts arrived at the scene and carefully examined and documented the corpse and its surroundings. It was decided to perform an autopsy at the site of discovery. While this is not entirely common practice, it can bring a number of benefits. The forensic expert sees the body during the autopsy in an exact relationship to the environment, and no time is lost with transport, making it easier to determine the exact time of death.
