ch. 1. History of death investigation -- ch. 2. Death scene investigation -- ch. 3. Death certification -- ch. 4. Time of death -- ch. 5. Autopsy procedure -- ch. 6. Identification -- ch. 7. Blunt-force trauma -- ch. 8. Gunshot wounds -- ch. 9. Sharp-force injuries -- ch. 10. Sudden death in adults -- ch. 11. Sudden death in children -- ch. 12. Asphyxia -- ch. 13. Special circumstances.