Dr. Horn noted that this single wound alone would have caused exsanguination (bleeding out) in less than two minutes. However, Part 2 of the analysis focuses on the edges of this wound. Using microscopic analysis, forensic pathologists found —superficial cuts near the deep wound. Hesitation marks typically suggest a suicidal gesture, but in this context, they implied the killer hesitated or repositioned the knife, disproving a "blitz" attack.
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:
Forensic pathologists use the term "overkill" to describe violence that exceeds the amount needed to cause death. Travis was incapacitated within seconds of the first throat or chest wound. But the autopsy proves the attack continued. Travis Alexander Autopsy Part 2
Deep wounds near the wrist and on the palms were consistent with defensive postures, suggesting Travis attempted to ward off the knife.
The gunshot didn't start the fight. It ended it. : There were 27-29 stab wounds
: There were 27-29 stab wounds, including a cluster of nine wounds on his back.
Testimony suggests stabbings occurred first, followed by the throat slashing, and finally the gunshot. followed by the throat slashing
: A tight cluster of nine stab wounds on Travis’s back suggests a " frenzy " or a crime of extreme rage rather than a calculated act of self-defense.