Forensic Experts Debate: The Meaning of Laci Peterson's Autopsy Pictures

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Brian Peterson , the forensic pathologist who performed the autopsy, said two of Laci’s ribs were fractured but he could not say whether the injuries came before or after her death. The autopsy said that the cause of Laci Peterson ’s death was undetermined , and there was no evidence of man-made wounds, despite the fact that her head and all or part of her limbs were missing. Autopsy : An autopsy may be performed in cases where the cause of death is unclear or where there are suspicions of foul play. During an autopsy, the deceased person’s body is carefully examined, and samples of tissues, fluids, and organs are analyzed to determine the precise cause of death. Ongoing Debate and the Search for Truth: Despite the conviction of Scott Peterson , the debate surrounding the forensic evidence in the Laci Peterson case persists. The questions surrounding the interpretation of the autopsy photographs and the ambiguities in the autopsy report continue to fuel discussions among forensic experts and the public. REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) _ Autopsy photos of the fetus Laci Peterson had been carrying before her death brought her husband, Scott, to tears and drew gasps from jurors in his murder trial. Laci Peterson’s fetus was expelled from her decaying body after her death , a forensic pathologist testified. Brian Peterson , who performed autopsies on Laci and the couple’s fetus,. Some jurors in the Scott Peterson capital-murder trial quietly wiped away tears as prosecutors showed them gruesome photos Wednesday of the carcass- like remains of Peterson ’s wife, Laci, a. Brian Peterson, who performed autopsies on Laci and the couple’s fetus said there was no evidence Laci had given birth before her death. Her uterus had not returned to normal size as is.