Which of the following is an example of an unnatural manner of death?

• A. Homicide
• B. Natural Disease
• C. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
• D. Death due to old age

Answer: (A)

Unnatural manner of death refers to deaths caused by external factors or human actions, not by the body’s internal processes. Homicide fits this because it is death resulting from the acts of another person, involving intent or malice from an external source. In contrast, natural disease is due to internal illness, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is considered a natural physiological event, and death due to old age is the natural end of life. Therefore, homicide is the example of an unnatural manner of death.