University of Florida Cyber-Samantha Mystery Discussion

Review the original Cyber-Samantha Case.

Given the new information, answer the following questions in the discussion in complete sentences.

1. Why would the ethmoid bone be fractured?
2. What is the significance of the femur fracture?
3. What is the significance of the skull fracture?

Present a new or modified hypothesis regarding Samantha’s death.

1. Note: You may need to revise your answers to the questions each week as new information is presented.

Peer Response Instructions

• Respond to at least two posts, these can be peers or your instructor.
• Submit peer/instructor responses by the assigned due date.
• Case Study: The Cyber-Samantha Mystery
• By Dr. Bruce Forciea

1. New Clues

Detective Jones obtained a preliminary autopsy report from the coroner.

Autopsy Findings

1. Skull fracture involving the left frontal bone and anterior portion of the ethmoid bone
2. Complete fracture of the neck of the left femur

Cerebral edema secondary to the skull fracture

A moderate amount of mucous in the nasal sinuses and bilateral bronchial

Multiple contusions