International Journal of Law and Society
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): International Journal of Law and Society

The Existence of Autopsy in Assisting The Disclosure of Homicide Crimes

Heldiora Silva Simamora (Unknown)
Janpatar Simamora (Unknown)
Meli Hertati Gultom (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Jan 2025

Abstract

Murder is an inhumane criminal act and can be considered a heinous act, as it takes another person's life, whether done instantly or with prior planning. In the investigation process of a murder case, a specific procedure is required to uncover the incident, namely an autopsy. An autopsy is the examination of a deceased body, deemed to have died unnaturally, by performing surgical procedures to determine the cause of death, estimate the time of death, identify unidentified bodies, uncover the perpetrator, and more. The findings from the autopsy are compiled into a written report prepared by a forensic doctor, known as visum et repertum. Before drafting the visum et repertum, the forensic doctor takes an oath to ensure that the contents of the report can be held accountable. This report will later be used in court as evidence to support other evidence related to the murder.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJLS

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Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

Description

of law and social politics, both theoretical and empirical. The focus of this journal is on studies of civil law, criminal law, constitutional law, international law, procedural law and customary law, politics and social ...