When a female decedent is suspected of being sexually assaulted prior to death, the autopsy transforms into a 4-6 hour evidence recovery mission. The pathologist uses a specialized sexual assault evidence collection kit (SAECK), including:
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In forensic cases, the body is examined for external injuries, trace evidence, or signs of struggle. When a female decedent is suspected of being