How does the forensic autopsy differ from the hospital autopsy?
Much more attention is paid to the external body surfaces and clothing, which might yield insights into the crime. X-rays might be used to detect foreign objects like bullets. A forensic autopsy may need to answer additional questions like the location of the place of death or if the victim was sexually molested. Great care is taken to collect samplings from the surface of the body, such as soil, blood and body fluids.
