In a dead body recovered from an open field, the below finding is seen. What could be the time since death:
Ans. (B). 3 - 5 daysPeeling of skin is a sign of decomposition.Skin slippage is noted on 2 -3 days,Degloving & destocking type of peeling -3-5 days.This type of change is also seen in drowning.The degloved skin can be preserved in formalin and used for fingerprint analysis.
24- 36 hrs
3- 5 days
5-10 days
More than 2 weeks
Injuries