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Pathology testimony an issue for some Lovelace jurors

48 Hours

  • Feb 21, 2016
  • 0:53
  • Short

Differing information from investigators and medical experts regarding the time it takes for medical rigor mortis to set it – to help determine when Cory Lovelace died -- left some jurors in the trial of Curtis Lovelace unable to reach a consensus.

Brief Summary

Testimony on rigor mortis timing raises doubts in a case.

Key points

  • Testimony on Rigor Mortis. Discussion on the timing of rigor mortis and its implications.

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