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Explanation:
Physiological Time of Death: when the victim's vital functions actually ceased
Estimated Time of Death: the time the medical examiner estimates that death occurred
Legal Time of Death: the time recorded on the death certificate
Algor Mortis: (the second stage of death) the change in body temperature post mortem, until the ambient temperature is matched. After death, individuals no longer produce body heat or cooling mechanisms and the decedent temperature slowly approaches ambient temperature.
Rigor Mortis:
(third stage of death) stiffening of the joints and muscles of a body a few hours after death, usually lasting from one to four days.
Livor Mortis: (first stage of death) gravitational pooling of blood to lower dependent areas resulting in a red/purple coloration.
