The body of a 62-year-old is discovered in a dry sauna. In investigating whether he died of natural causes or foul play, Jon needs to ascertain time of death. When he arrived on scene, he finds that the body has not yet undergone rigor mortis. What is MOST important to keep in mind to determine time of death?
1. Heat can accelerate the rate of rigor mortis.
2. Cold can accelerate the rate of rigor mortis.
3. Heat can decrease the rate of rigor mortis.
4. The dryness of the sauna will double the time it takes rigor mortis to set in
