Advancements in estimating post-mortem interval in medico-legal practice: A comprehensive review

IF 1.3 4区医学 Q3 MEDICINE, LEGAL

Legal Medicine Pub Date : 2025-04-20 DOI:10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102627

Jyotsana Singh , Ambrish Kumar , Shruti Trivedi , Surendra Kumar Pandey

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Abstract

Estimating the Post-Mortem Interval (PMI) is a crucial aspect of forensic investigations, aiding in the resolution of criminal cases, identifying missing persons, and understanding decomposition processes. This review provides an exhaustive analysis of recent advancements in PMI estimation techniques, encompassing both traditional and emerging methodologies. Included in the study is an exhaustive examination of well-established methodologies, including algor mortis, livor mortis, and rigor mortis, as well as their shortcomings and improvements. It also delves into innovative approaches, including forensic entomology, chemical and molecular biology, microbiology, artificial intelligence, etc. Furthermore, this article discusses the integration of multiple disciplines and the potential of interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance PMI accuracy and reliability. By synthesizing the latest research findings and technological innovations, this review aims to provide forensic practitioners, law enforcement agencies, and medico-legal professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the current state-of-the-art in PMI estimation, facilitating more effective crime scene investigations and judicial proceedings.

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在法医实践中估计死后时间的进展：一个全面的回顾

估计死后间隔（PMI）是法医调查的一个重要方面，有助于解决刑事案件，识别失踪人员，并了解分解过程。这篇综述对PMI评估技术的最新进展进行了详尽的分析，包括传统的和新兴的方法。包括在这项研究是一个详尽的检查，完善的方法，包括尸变，尸活和尸僵，以及他们的缺点和改进。它还深入研究了创新的方法，包括法医昆虫学、化学和分子生物学、微生物学、人工智能等。此外，本文还讨论了多学科的整合和跨学科合作的潜力，以提高PMI的准确性和可靠性。通过综合最新的研究成果和技术创新，本综述旨在为法医从业人员、执法机构和医学法律专业人员提供一个全面了解当前最新的PMI评估技术，促进更有效的犯罪现场调查和司法程序。

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Legal Medicine Nursing-Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects

CiteScore

2.80

自引率

6.70%

发文量

119

审稿时长

7.9 weeks

期刊介绍： Legal Medicine provides an international forum for the publication of original articles, reviews and correspondence on subjects that cover practical and theoretical areas of interest relating to the wide range of legal medicine. Subjects covered include forensic pathology, toxicology, odontology, anthropology, criminalistics, immunochemistry, hemogenetics and forensic aspects of biological science with emphasis on DNA analysis and molecular biology. Submissions dealing with medicolegal problems such as malpractice, insurance, child abuse or ethics in medical practice are also acceptable.