ok. so blunt force trauma, but no description of what might have caused it.
which means it could have been anything that might not have left a mark on the assailant and/or left tell-tale marks as to exactly what was used to cause the injury.
Yes, but a Medical Examiner and/or an experienced criminologist who saw and/or studied the wounds on Jaymie’s body should have an opinion on whether the injuries found on the victim’s body would leave any noticeable injuries on her killer’s body and hands.
And a visual examination of the tissue at Jaymie’s jaw might reveal whether the blunt force trauma was caused by the assailant’s hand or an object.
None of Jaymie’s fingernails were broken and the ME didn’t say the wounds on Jaymie’s hands were defense wounds. Abrasions/scrapes, debris and blood were found on her hands.
Jason Snider; Law enforcement; Entomologist; Anthropologist attended Jaymie’s autopsy.
The medical examiner who performed the autopsy is a pathologist.
I suppose a person can viciously stab a person with a knife and dispose of an adult’s body without leaving any tell tale marks on themselves. I think when police met Justin at the McDonald’s restaurant they would havd noticed if he there were any unusual marks on his body. There must have been some blood splatter left on the killer after the assault occurred.
OCDP brought in a team of scientists to help them determine exactly how long Jaymie had been dead after her body was left on the dirt bike trail.
An entomologist’s knowledge of bugs is very useful in murder investigations. As the body goes through various stages of decomposition, different types of insects are attracted to it.
http://www.news9.com/story/16517858...lice-in-investigation-of-blanchard-moms-death
http://ftpcontent.worldnow.com/griffin/NEWS9/PDF/1208/adams.pdf