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Question #149 (5/29/2026)
National Association of Medical Examiners
Educational Activities Committee
Submitted by
Dr. Amy Tharp-Myers
(District Chief Medical Examiner) from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Western District, Roanoke, VA, USA.
1.
This elderly woman was found unresponsive at home. Drawers were pulled out and items were thrown around the room. Police were concerned for possible burglary. At autopsy, the pattern on the neck was identified.
The pattern is most consistent with what?
A. Wrinkles in neck skin
B. Ligature mark from electrical cord
C. Ligature mark from rope
D. Livor pattern from shirt collar