If the lice were seen on the dead body it would indicate that death has occurred within__________ days?
Correct answer: D. Three to six
- A. One to two
- B. Two to Three
- C. Two to Four
- D. Three to six
Explanation
The presence of lice on a corpse is used as an approximate indication that death occurred about three to six days earlier. Such insect-based estimates are affected by environmental conditions, so they are not exact.
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