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Psychological Autopsy Elements

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Victim's Medical History

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Review and analysis of the decedent's physical health records to understand any medical conditions that may have contributed to death.

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Victim's Mental Health History

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Examination of the individual's mental health, including any diagnoses, treatments, or psychiatric medications taken.

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Interviews with Family and Friends

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Gathering information about the deceased from close contacts to gain insight into the individual’s personal life and mind-set.

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Review of Legal and Financial Issues

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Analysis of any existing legal problems, financial difficulties, or other stressors that may have influenced the individual's state of mind.

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Analysis of the Death Scene

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Close examination of where and how the death occurred to collect evidence that might shed light on the individual’s final moments.

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Personal Writings and Digital Footprint

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Evaluation of the decedent's personal notes, diaries, online communications and social media for clues about their psychological state.

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Substance Use and Toxicology Reports

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Review of any substance use by the individual and toxicology screening results to assess their potential impact on mental state and behavior.

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Comparison with Typical Behavior Patterns

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Contrasting actions leading up to death with established behavior patterns to identify any deviations or changes that could be significant.

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Victim's Recent Life Stressors

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Identifying any recent events or pressures that could have created distress or overwhelm in the individual’s life, possibly contributing to death.

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Intent and Mindset

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Inferring intent and state of mind leading up to death from the collected data to better understand the reasons behind the individual’s actions.

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