An Unattended Death Often Leads to More Questions Than Answers
Losing a loved one suddenly can be heartbreaking for any family and their loved ones. What can be especially heart wrenching is when the loved one’s death is unattended. But what does an unattended death mean, and what can you do to receive some closure from their untimely death? We have that information for you.
Defining an Unattended Death
An unattended death is exactly what it sounds like, a death without anybody witnessing or reporting it. An unattended death could be noticed days or even months after it happened and is common with elderly or drug abusing persons. For the most part, living alone or living an uncommunicative lifestyle can bring about a death that goes unnoticed. This is one of the many reasons it’s important to check in on your family and loved ones often.
How Unattended Deaths Are Handled?
Unattended deaths are hard scenarios to handle. Given most unattended deaths are reported after the body has started decomposing. If the person is found on their home, the responsibility of cleaning up the scene lies on the relatives, creating a difficult scenario for any family.
Determining the Cause and Manner of Death
The longer a corpse is left in its environment, the more challenging determining the cause and manner of death can be. In the event that a family member is found after having an unattended death, the details of the death can be disclosed by a Private Investigator if you’re in need of closure. It’s likely that a coroner would be able to determine what led to the passing of whomever was found in such a scenario. This happens more than you think, and it’s especially true in an unattended death case.
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Unattended Death in a Potential Homicide Case
Does the timing of your family member’s death seem unfair? Is there something about their death that feels out of place? These questions are often asked after the death of someone close, and in most cases a Private Investigator can help find the answers you’re looking for. Be it a potential homicide or suicide, CGA Solutions can solve your mystery. For more details about determining accidental or motivated deaths visit the pages posted below:
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When to Speak to a Private Investigator
Lots of questions stir when you’ve lost somebody close to you, it’s difficult news to bear no matter how prepared you are to receive it. Not all of those questions have an immediate answer but for everything that does, a private investigator can help find them. Be it details for closure or witness reports that lead to it, CGA solutions can unveil any information you may have inquiries for.
