The Changeling - Epilogue

The Changeling

Epilogue

POST MORTEM EXAMINATION

NAME OF THE DECEASED:

John Thompson

AGE:

3 years

REPORT:

The remains are that of a 3 year old child, identified via medical records as John Thompson.

The bones show signs of numerous fractures, spanning from birth until the time of death.

There is a partially healed fracture of the left humerus and several other fresh long bone fractures, which occurred either at or shortly before death.

There is a fresh basilar skull fracture, which is likely to have been the cause of death.

Examination of the bones reveals that they are fragile and show signs of the disease Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Genetic analysis of the remains confirms this diagnosis.

CAUSE OF DEATH:

Death was most likely caused by the basilar skull fracture, caused by Osteogenesis Imperfecta.

VERDICT:

Accidental death precipitated by pre-existing brittle bone disease. No foul play is suspected.



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