Investigating Child Injury and Death: Child Drownings; Homicide, Suicide or Accidental
Description
Death investigations are very complex and detailed. Investigators must view the death objectively. Pre-Judging before inquiry can result in an improper cause of death and in some cases, justice may never be served. In this two-hour webinar, students will understand the physiological stages of drowning. Some Hollywood myths will be dispelled. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death in children under the age of 5.
- The student will understand the vital role the autopsy plays in these investigations.
- The term “Dry Drowning” will be discussed.
- A thorough investigation is necessary to properly determine the cause of death in drowning cases involving children.
- The webinar will conclude with a case study involving the drowning death of an 8-year-old child.