Elma's Injuries Were Not Consistent With Murder

The defense is going to say that Elma's injuries were not consistent with murder. The dentist said he had but a superficial view of her body as it lay in the coffin, exposed to the view of thousands. He discovered several bruises and scratches, particularly a bruise upon the forehead and the chin. And upon the left breast or near it, I think that the mark upon the neck had the appearance of a compression, but not by a rope or a handkerchief.