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How do aquatic ecosystems affect the human body, and what tools does forensic medicine use to reconstruct the truth when the surface has shifted? In this episode of Cause of Death, Dr. Giovanni Galindo presents an academic lesson on forensic pathology, entomology, and applied criminology, using as a case study the events reported in Cali in July 2026. Through rigorous analysis of physical and physiological evidence, we break down the expert protocols applied when bodily changes occur and the neonatal environment is examined. Using the scientific method, we break down the following pillars of pathology and criminal investigation: Evolution of Thanatochronodiagnosis in Fluids: Early Phase (0 to 24 hours): Cooling dynamics (algor mortis), muscle rigidity (rigor mortis), and fixation of positional stains (livor mortis). Chromatic and Emphysematous Phase (24 to 72 hours): Action of bacterial flora, abdominal discoloration, and chemical fermentation processes through gas production. Autolysis Phase and Forensic Entomology: The larval life cycle as an indicator of the post-mortem interval and the ecosystem where death occurred. Skeletonization Phase: Bone exposure and anthropological identification techniques. Necropsy Protocol in Maternal Deaths: Expert evaluation of uterine size, placental characteristics, and differentiation of the post-traumatic state. Criminology and Forensic Psychology: The phenomenon of simulated pregnancy, the construction of deceptive narratives, and instrumental violence as a means of satisfying personal needs. Neonatal Physiology and Viability (Weeks 32 to 36): Organic maturation and the crucial role of pulmonary surfactant for autonomous respiratory function. Critical survival factors outside of a healthcare setting: thermoregulation (risk of hypothermia), nutrition, and infections. Educational Responsibility Notice: This content has been prepared for strictly informational, educational, and dissemination purposes related to anatomy and forensic science. It is not intended to make procedural pronouncements or replace the conclusions of the competent judicial bodies (Attorney General's Office and Forensic Medicine Institute). 00:00 - Introduction and academic objectives of forensic analysis 01:02 - Context of the case study in Commune 18 of Cali 01:59 - Epidemiological context of gender-based violence in Cali 02:56 - Chronology of events and victim's movement records 04:26 - Expert findings in an aquatic environment 05:40 - Phase 1: Early postmortem changes (0-24 h: Cooling, rigor mortis, and livor mortis) 06:36 - Phase 2: Chromatic and emphysematous changes (24-72 h: Bacterial action and fermentation) 07:40 - Phase 3: Autolysis and forensic entomology (Study of larvae and postmortem interval) 08:48 - Phase 4: Skeletonization and preservation of bone tissue 09:52 - Expert protocol in maternal deaths: Internal and External Examination 11:40 - Evaluation of Uterine Trauma and Extraction Technique 13:49 - Criminological Analysis: Profile of Simulated Pregnancy 16:05 - Forensic Psychology: Instrumental Violence and Premeditation 17:33 - Fetal and Neonatal Physiology: Viability Analysis (Weeks 32 to 36) 18:41 - The Role of Pulmonary Surfactant in Autonomic Respiratory Function 19:45 - Neonatal Risk Factors Outside the Healthcare Setting 20:50 - Scientific Conclusions and State of Legal Research We invite our community of students, legal professionals, and healthcare professionals to engage in a technical discussion in the comments section: From a forensic entomology perspective, what environmental variables influence the acceleration or delay of the emphysematous phase when a body is found in a body of water? In forensic psychology, what are the key behavioral indicators for differentiating an impulsive act from premeditated instrumental violence? #ForensicScience #LegalMedicine #ForensicPathology #ForensicEntomology #Criminology #ForensicPsychology #FetalViability #MedicalEducation #CriminalLaw #CauseOfDeath