The stitching is similar to that used on the outer covering of baseballs. Heavy twine, which is much coarser than suture, is used for the procedure. Rib cutters; these look like small pruning shears and are used to cut through the ribs prior to lifting off the chest plate. Some prosecutors actually use pruning shears from a hardware store, which are much less expensive. Scalpel, this differs from the surgeon's scalpel in having a longer handle for reaching deeper into body cavities. The disposable blade is usually a #22 size, which is the largest commonly available (American Board). On the other hand these tolls will be very helpful in figuring out how the victim …show more content…
Depending on the jurisdiction, the coroner may be an elected position. People interested in becoming coroners in these localities should be prepared to campaign politically for the office. In other states and counties, coroners are appointed (“Coroners”). They will need to be artistic and very sceptical on their surroundings.
Most that want to be a coroner will go to their chosen college for four years to get a bachelor's degree. To become a coroner they have to be a pathologist. There are three levels of a coroner; a medical examiner, a pathologist and a coroner. To be a coroner they cannot be disgusted by siregions, blood, organs, body parts, and murderous ways (if the killer dismembered the body or hung its victim) (“Coroners¨). The years of college as a coroner will be quite onerous.
To help make the case go along smooth they will need to pay immense attention to the crime scene. They cannot compromise the crime scene; they will need to look over everything twice or more, just to make sure them and their team didn’t miss anything (“Coroners”). Determining the blood splatter, post mortem “before death” and antemortem “after death” injuries will help in the discovery of the killer (“Coroners”). Getting glasses to see things better will be a great idea to