The autopsy was begun at 8.00 am. The body was presented completely naked and uncovered with only the noose constricted on the neck and is that of a normally developed white male measuring 181 cm and weighing 75 kg. Anal temperature is as high as 27 C, which proves very recent death. The limbs are flaccid without signs of rigidity.
External examination: Muscles are well developed forming typical athletic posture. All body hair, including genitals has been shaved. Smoothness of skin suggests previous laser hair removal in some areas. Healed piercings is present on the left nipple as well as anklet tattoo is visible on the left foot. Jewellery has been removed. The genitals are of normal adult male, entirely hairless with no signs of injury. Penis was circumcised in high and tight style. There are recent bruises around the wrists, probably produced by the struggle with the cuffs during agony. The similar marks around the ankles are consistent with the kind produced by the continuous use of restraining shackles, as is customary with prisoners sentenced to death. No signs of lividity due to very recent death time. The face is pale – grey, the eyes are wide open, the irises dilated and corneas - cloudy. The tongue is swollen and blue especially at the base, forced against the teeth with the tip projecting between the lips. The protruding part of the tongue is dark-brown. The lips, and the mucous membrane of the mouth are cyanotic. Teeth are white, natural in excellent condition. Saliva is dribbling from the angle of mouth due to the increased salivation before death due to the stimulation of the salivary glands by the ligature. The neck is stretched and elongated. The knot is in the occipital region and at higher level than the remainder of ligature, the movement of knot being due to the act of suspension, what is typical for slow hanging. Ligature mark is narrow, situated above the level of thyroid cartilage, between the larynx and the chin. A deep groove is made because much force and is consistent with hemp rope.
Conclusions:
With the data collected it is possible to conclude that after being fully suspended by the neck, the prisoner remained completely conscious for a couple of minutes, then entered convulsions with subsequent decorticate and decerebrate phase. The process of dying was staged and extremely painful. The principal cause of death was judicial hanging, but direct cause included total occlusion of cervical arteries, fracture of hyoid bone, crushing of cricoid and thyroid cartilages with occlusion of trachea.
A note was sent to the warden that the body was in excellent health condition, well nourished with muscles regularly trained. This proves perfect care for prisoners.
After the autopsy had been completed, the organs were returned to the body cavity. The chest flaps were closed and sewn back together and the skull cap was sewed back in place. The remains were placed into a body bag, sealed and sent to crematory.
Afterwards the ashes were disposed properly. The complete procedures of execution and body disposal lasted no more than 6 hours.
External examination: Muscles are well developed forming typical athletic posture. All body hair, including genitals has been shaved. Smoothness of skin suggests previous laser hair removal in some areas. Healed piercings is present on the left nipple as well as anklet tattoo is visible on the left foot. Jewellery has been removed. The genitals are of normal adult male, entirely hairless with no signs of injury. Penis was circumcised in high and tight style. There are recent bruises around the wrists, probably produced by the struggle with the cuffs during agony. The similar marks around the ankles are consistent with the kind produced by the continuous use of restraining shackles, as is customary with prisoners sentenced to death. No signs of lividity due to very recent death time. The face is pale – grey, the eyes are wide open, the irises dilated and corneas - cloudy. The tongue is swollen and blue especially at the base, forced against the teeth with the tip projecting between the lips. The protruding part of the tongue is dark-brown. The lips, and the mucous membrane of the mouth are cyanotic. Teeth are white, natural in excellent condition. Saliva is dribbling from the angle of mouth due to the increased salivation before death due to the stimulation of the salivary glands by the ligature. The neck is stretched and elongated. The knot is in the occipital region and at higher level than the remainder of ligature, the movement of knot being due to the act of suspension, what is typical for slow hanging. Ligature mark is narrow, situated above the level of thyroid cartilage, between the larynx and the chin. A deep groove is made because much force and is consistent with hemp rope.
Conclusions:
With the data collected it is possible to conclude that after being fully suspended by the neck, the prisoner remained completely conscious for a couple of minutes, then entered convulsions with subsequent decorticate and decerebrate phase. The process of dying was staged and extremely painful. The principal cause of death was judicial hanging, but direct cause included total occlusion of cervical arteries, fracture of hyoid bone, crushing of cricoid and thyroid cartilages with occlusion of trachea.
A note was sent to the warden that the body was in excellent health condition, well nourished with muscles regularly trained. This proves perfect care for prisoners.
After the autopsy had been completed, the organs were returned to the body cavity. The chest flaps were closed and sewn back together and the skull cap was sewed back in place. The remains were placed into a body bag, sealed and sent to crematory.
Afterwards the ashes were disposed properly. The complete procedures of execution and body disposal lasted no more than 6 hours.
