Travis Alexander Autopsy Part 2 -

The autopsy report lists the stab wound to the neck (specifically the superior vena cava and the right subclavian vein) as a fatal injury. But the depth and angle tell a darker story.

Dr. Kevin Horn, the medical examiner for Maricopa County, provided the harrowing details that defined the prosecution's case. The autopsy revealed a trifecta of fatal injuries: a gunshot wound to the head, multiple stab wounds, and a jugular-to-jugular throat laceration. 1. The Stab Wounds Travis Alexander Autopsy Part 2

The autopsy revealed that the gunshot to the head—while appearing fatal—produced very little bleeding in the brain. This led medical examiners to conclude that Travis’s heart had likely already stopped or his blood pressure had bottomed out due to the massive throat wound and 27 stab wounds before the bullet entered his skull. Part 2 of the forensic analysis suggests a frantic struggle that moved from the shower to the bathroom floor. Defensive Wounds and Biomechanics The autopsy report lists the stab wound to

The presence of nine sharp force wounds on his back suggested a "frenzy" attack, often associated with crimes of passion. The Gunshot Wound: Post-Mortem Evidence Kevin Horn, the medical examiner for Maricopa County,

: Forensic evidence showed defensive wounds on Alexander’s hands, indicating he was alive and attempting to protect himself during the initial stabbing.