Death Investigation Guide – Essential Information for Investigators

When a death occurs, investigators are tasked with determining cause and manner of death through

systematic information gathering. One of the most difficult aspects of medicolegal death investigation is ensuring that no critical detail is overlooked across the nearly infinite range of possible death scenarios.

This book was designed as a structured investigative reference to help death investigators obtain the information necessary to reach accurate, defensible conclusions.

What This Book Provides

This text serves as both an educational resource and a practical field reference.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Foundations of medicolegal death investigation

• Death investigation terminology

• Authority and jurisdiction considerations

• Death scene response principles

• Structured investigative approaches

• Detailed question lists for natural deaths

• Structured question lists for complex and unnatural deaths

The core of this book provides comprehensive, scenario-based question frameworks designed to ensure critical information is not missed — whether investigating a straightforward natural death or a complex homicide.

This reference is suitable for both new investigators and seasoned professionals seeking a structured checklist-style guide.

About the Author

Jeffrey Gentry is:

• American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI) certified

• International Association for Identification (IAI) certified Bloodstain Pattern Analyst

• Former deputy coroner death investigator with over 18 years of law enforcement experience

• Investigator at thousands of death scenes

• Author of more than 4,000 official coroner death investigation reports

• Investigator in over 1,500 unnatural deaths, including 300 homicides and 350 suicides

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry / Molecular Biology

• Master of Public Administration

• Associate Degree in Mathematics

Jeffrey has taught death investigation, bloodstain pattern analysis, forensic science, and college-level mathematics. He has also worked as a forensic toxicology laboratory analyst. He maintains membership in professional organizations including ABMDI, IAI, IACME, CSCA, IABPA, CHIA, and RMABPA. His career reflects a commitment to scientific accuracy, structured methodology, and courtroom-ready documentation.

Why Purchase This Edition

• Ships directly from Jeffrey Gentry

• Professional reference edition

• Supports independent forensic education and training initiatives

Retail copies are also available through major distributors.

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