Travis Alexander was found dead in his apartment on July 7, 2007, by his friend, who had stopped by to check on him. The police investigation revealed that Alexander had been stabbed multiple times, and his body showed signs of a violent struggle. The crime scene was particularly gruesome, with blood splatters and signs of a fierce battle.
The cut was 3 to 4 inches deep, extending all the way back to the spinal cord. Travis Alexander Autopsy Part 2
Because Travis's body was not discovered for five days, the autopsy had to account for advanced decomposition, which complicated the initial assessment of the bruising and the order of wounds. 4. Digital Forensic Overlap Travis Alexander was found dead in his apartment
Investigators found a 1/4-inch incised wound on the right thumb pad, which included the loss of a portion of the thumbnail. Deep Lacerations: The cut was 3 to 4 inches deep,
: Dr. Kevin Horn testified that the lack of blood in the brain's wound track suggested the shot was likely post-mortem or occurred as an "afterthought" after Travis had already bled out from the neck and torso wounds.