By knowing the amount of soft tissue lost and average temperature of the water in which a body is discovered, PMI can be calculated.

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Soft tissue loss and water temperature are factors that can affect the rate of decomposition, which can be used to estimate the time of death and determine PMI (postmortem interval). However, other factors such as environmental conditions, injuries, and presence of drugs or toxins must also be considered for a more accurate calculation of PMI.

By Knowing the Amount of Soft Tissue Lost and Average