1. The document discusses the forensic psychological autopsy technique for determining a person's cause and manner of death. 2. A retrospective investigation is conducted by examining the deceased's personal history, behaviors, medical records, and interviews with those who knew the deceased. 3. The goal is to understand the psychological factors behind the person's death and clarify whether it was due to suicide, accident, or other unnatural causes.

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