\"Writing.Com
*Magnify*
SPONSORED LINKS
BY ONLINE AUTHORS
Printed from https://shop.writing.com/main/newsletters/action/archives/id/1802-.html
Mystery: July 11, 2007 Issue [#1802]

Newsletter Header
Mystery


 This week:
  Edited by: The Milkman Author IconMail Icon
                             More Newsletters By This Editor  Open in new Window.

Table of Contents

1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
7. Removal instructions

About This Newsletter

Mystery is reading a book until you discover whodunit...


Word from our sponsor

ASIN: B01FST8A90
Amazon's Price: $ 24.95


Letter from the editor

A couple of months ago I attended a seminar on Forensics and my eyes were really opened to some of the myths of death, dying and the science behind finding the answers. Up until that point I was clueless as to what part of what we watched on television was true or just plain Hollywood. In Forensics for Dummies there is a chapter devoted to unearthing these myths…

The Quick Death

*Bullet* A gun is shot or a knife is thrown and down goes one of the bad guys, perhaps clutching his chest or taking one last dramatic breath, but either way, he’s instantly a goner.

Of course there are a lot of things that may cause an instant death like a heart attack, strokes extremely abnormal heart rhythms and some poisons. Trauma from gun shot wounds and knife wounds rarely cause instant death unless the heart is pierced, the brainstem or the cervical portion of the spinal cord.

The Pretty Death

Not all deaths happen after the victim leaves the set of “What Not to Wear”. And lets not get blood on the designer clothes…

The Bleeding Death

A detective arrives at a murder scene a half hour after the deed and sees blood oozing from beneath a door. When the detective pushes the door open, a corpse lying on the floor spews blood from the mouth and from the gaping GSW in the chest.

Blood clots within minutes and dead people don’t bleed.

The Exact Time of Death

A watch rarely stops on the exact time of death and a real life detective or coroner will never say “Your victim died at 10:30” with an air of confidence because they have no way of giving more than an educated guess.

The One-Punch Knockout

Does everyone in Hollywood have a glass chin?

The Disappearing Black Eye

No more steak on the eye to keep the swelling down if you get hit in the eye on a Hollywood set.

The Fast Acting Poison
Acute arsenic poisoning doesn’t kill that quickly, in fact, it may take several days. The victim develops sudden abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and possibly bloody diarrhea.

The Untraceable Poison

On most diligent searches by the forensic toxicologist can reveal traces of virtually any chemical or its metabolites.

The Instant Athlete

Sorry Walker, Texas Ranger I know you aren’t really hurt when you get shot and then crawl your way to safety and apprehend the glass-chinned motorcycle gang.

The High-Tech Lab

If “What Not to Wear” would raid the closet or dresser of a Forensic Pathologist they would probably give up their popular show and learn how to dress cadavers at a mortuary. Death isn’t pretty and neither are most of the lab technicians, coroners and medical examiners.

For a better definition of how Hollywood gets it wrong I highly suggest you reading a few books on Forensics or this newsletter.

And now for a sad note…

As my career path changes into a more mobile one I regret to inform you that this is my last Mystery Newsletter. Thaks for all of your continuing support and comments in the past. May your futures be all as bright as mine.

The Milkman


Editor's Picks

 The Underbelly 2: Homeward Bound Open in new Window. (13+)
The beginning of a medical mystery story. These chapters can be read out of sequence.
#165467 by EarlyHours-A Vigilante Ranger Author IconMail Icon

 Reflector. Open in new Window. (13+)
A man wants to be left alone.Why?Is his fear for mirror/glass reflection of his own mind?
#169297 by Princess Author IconMail Icon

 Invalid Item Open in new Window.
This item number is not valid.
#717887 by Not Available.

 Invalid Item Open in new Window.
This item number is not valid.
#717403 by Not Available.

 Not Alone Open in new Window. (E)
I was keenly aware of another person's presence
#259812 by D. Wayne Author IconMail Icon

 
Submit an item for consideration in this newsletter!
https://www.Writing.Com/go/nl_form

Word from Writing.Com

Have an opinion on what you've read here today? Then send the Editor feedback! Find an item that you think would be perfect for showcasing here? Submit it for consideration in the newsletter!
         https://www.Writing.Com/go/nl_form

Don't forget to support our sponsor!

ASIN: B01DSJSURY
Amazon's Price: $ 5.99


Ask & Answer

Continue to enjoy this newsletter as the other editors delve into the world of mystery.

*Bullet* *Bullet* *Bullet* Don't Be Shy! Write Into This Newsletter! *Bullet* *Bullet* *Bullet*

This form allows you to submit an item on Writing.Com and feedback, comments or questions to the Writing.Com Newsletter Editors. In some cases, due to the volume of submissions we receive, please understand that all feedback and submissions may not be responded to or listed in a newsletter. Thank you, in advance, for any feedback you can provide!
Writing.Com Item ID To Highlight (Optional):

Send a comment or question to the editor!
Limited to 2,500 characters.
Word from our sponsor
ASIN: 0997970618
Amazon's Price: $ 14.99

Removal Instructions

To stop receiving this newsletter, click here for your newsletter subscription list. Simply uncheck the box next to any newsletter(s) you wish to cancel and then click to "Submit Changes". You can edit your subscriptions at any time.


Printed from https://shop.writing.com/main/newsletters/action/archives/id/1802-.html