NCJ Number
118059
Journal
Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 34 Issue: 2 Dated: (March 1989) Pages: 495-499
Date Published
1989
Length
5 pages
Annotation
Discovery of a concealed body often leads to the assumption that the manner of death was homicide.
Abstract
However, in cases where death has resulted from illicit drug use or drug abuse, the body may be concealed to protect persons involved in drug abuse or drug marketing. (Author abstract)