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The body of young mother has been discovered behind a dumpster. She was last seen 14 hours ago. Her body is in full rigor mortis. What can you conclude ?

A. She died shortly after she was last seen.
B. She died approximately one hour ago.
C. She died approximately 2-6 hours ago.
D. She died approximately 8-10 hours ago.

User Reidzeibel
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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Actually, rigor mortis sets in about 2-6 hours after death. This means she must have gone MISSING 14 hours ago, but DIED 2-6 hours ago. This means the answer is C.

User Jonathanasdf
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Answer:

A. She died shortly after she was last seen.

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