Algor or Algor Mortis is reduction of the body temperature upon
death. As time passes, the body temperature lowers to room or
environment level. As the body decomposes, temperature within tends
to increase.
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1 Pallor mortis
2 Algor mortis
3 Rigor mortis
4 Livor mortis
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There is no formula for time of death. Various factors are
present, and all must be taken into consideration. Rigor mortis,
livor mortis, algor mortis, the stages of insects growth, and
decomposition are needed to determine time of death.
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(98.4 - measured rectal temperature) / 1.5
Formula: Temperature of body when found = (Initial Difference
between body and ambient temp)(e)^(-k x t) + ambient
temperature