Describe human identification and post mortem changes


Assignment task: The police are alerted to human remains that have been found on the banks of the Nahoon River at a secluded spot which has a beautiful view. The corpse, which is partially covered by sand and leaves, is mostly skelatised i.e. most of the flesh is no longer present and/ or dried up. The corpse is lying on its left side. A small circular hole is observed in the right hand side of the cranium (which presents a rounded forehead with light, smooth, u-shaped mandible). A small firearm is found 2 meters away from the corpse on the right hand side. It has not bullets in it. A  pile of female clothes is found neatly folded behind a bush further up the river bank, together with a ladies handbag (which contains among others, tissues, lipstick, an empty purse, credit cards and a nail clipper & file). Foresnic examination of the bag reveals small traces of an oil such as that used to clean a firearm. Two glasses (with smudges that look like fingerprints) and an empty bottle of champange are located, partically covered by sand and leaves, about 3 meters further up the river bank. Several dried up cigarette buts (some with lipstick still visible on their filter) as well as the remains of a condom are found behind a tree which overlooks the site at which the corpse was found. Upon closer examination by the pathologist, the shrivelled remains of a tiny foetus are identified in the pelvic region (in relation to which the sacrum is short, broad, J-shaped with small articular surfaces) of the corpse. 

Given the above information, using your knowledge of crime scenes, traumatology, human identification and post mortem changes, among others, briefly describe what you might conclude from the facts above? In your analysis you should focus on attemtping to answer the '6W's' as they may relate to this potential crime scene

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