Deceased
Rohan Mehta · Male · 34 years · CEO, PaySpark Technologies
Examination Date
Friday, commencing 09:30 AM
Cause of Death
Multiple blunt force injuries consistent with a fall from significant height (estimated 35–40 metres). Primary: traumatic brain injury. Secondary: internal haemorrhage.
Estimated Time of Death
11:00 PM – 11:20 PM (Thursday) · Determined from body temperature, liver temperature, and rigor mortis progression. Margin of error: ± 15 minutes.
Manner of Death
Undetermined pending toxicological analysis. Physical examination findings are not exclusively consistent with either suicide or homicide at this stage.
Physical Findings
| Finding | Description | Significance |
|---|
| Impact injuries | Extensive, consistent with high-velocity fall | Primary cause of death |
| Defensive wounds | None observed | — |
| Blood alcohol | 0.04% (approximately 1–2 standard drinks) | Moderate consumption |
| Left forearm | Linear bruising, 3–5 cm bands, 4 parallel marks on inner forearm, ante-mortem | Under review — mechanism unclear |
| Conjunctivae | Bilateral petechial haemorrhage present | Under review — aetiology to be determined |
| Stomach contents | Partially digested meal, approximately 2–3 hours prior. Whiskey residue confirmed. | — |
| Clothing | Office attire — shirt, trousers. Collar button absent (pre-existing or impact). No significant tearing beyond injury sites. | — |
| Toxicological screening | Benzodiazepine class compound detected. Full quantification pending separate report. | See toxicology report |
Examiner's Comments
Pending receipt of the full toxicology report, I am not in a position to confirm manner of death. The bruising pattern on the left forearm is atypical for an unassisted fall and will require further review in context of toxicological findings.