A test of the citrate method of PMI estimation from skeletal remains

Accurate methods of postmortem interval (PMI) estimation continue to elude researchers and practitioners, particularly for cases where the PMI is greater than several days. Early postmortem changes such as algor mortis, livor mortis and rigor mortis can be useful in estimating PMI with considerable accuracy within the first hour and days after death. With increasing PMI, however, there is an associated decrease in the accuracy of PMI estimation. This is largely due to the numerous intrinsic and extrinsic factors that can affect the rate of postmortem changes.
Source: Forensic Science International - Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Source Type: research