Inside the Mind of the Dead: What Are Psychological Autopsies?

An illustration depicting the concept of a psychological autopsy, showcasing a silhouette of a human head filled with interconnected gears and forensic symbols.

Psychological Autopsy Introduction to Psychological Autopsies When death comes cloaked in uncertainty, with no clear answers left behind, investigators often turn to a rare and compelling method—psychological autopsy. Unlike physical autopsies that slice through tissue for biological truths, psychological autopsies slice through thoughts, emotions, and history, aiming to reconstruct a person’s mental state before they … Read more