Forensic Report




Madrid Medical Examiner's Office







Date:	        Saturday, November 14th 1996              

Examination:	Pathological anatomy and toxicology

Subject:	Aguilar Umberto Sangre (Male Caucasian)

Date of Birth:  23rd May, 1928 (67 years old)

Blood Group:	A

RH Factor:	+




Results of Examination:




   Death was caused by blood loss, followed by the severing of the victim's head from the body
with a sharp instrument.  A single blow was delivered from left to right in a slightly downward
stroke indicating assailant was right handed, most probably a male of great strength and about
5-8cm taller than the victim.  Muscle study shows very little tension at the time of death 
indicating that the victim may have been familiar with his killer, or that victim was 
unconscious.  There is also very little splash effect from the blow.  This is a most curious
anomaly and suggests that killer may have had an accomplice(s) present at time of death to aid
in placement of the body.

   The removal of victim's eyes shows very little damage to optical nerves, leading me to believe
that the victim's killer(s) had a higher than average understanding of surgical techniques.  Test
results on the twine used to seal the mouth and optical cavities reveal the binding to be common
household string.  Most unusual, however, are the salt traces found in the twine.  These I had
sent away for study at the Museo Arqueologico Nacional.  Their tests reveal the salt traces to be
several hundred years old.

   The victim also showed indications of substance abuse.  Twenty-four injection marks were
found on the inside of the victim's left arm.  Extent of substance use has been determined to be
between 3-4 months.  Toxicology tests reveal a high level of hallucinogens, some of which are
still to be determined, as well as a high concentration of a secondary blood type which is also
yet to be determined.




Dr. Geraldo Romero