An explanation of how a person died, typically illustrated by a one word description of the intentions and circumstances that led to the stated medical cause of death. Essentially, the manner of death is the way in which death was caused and is typically listed as natural, accident, homicide, suicide, or undetermined. (https://www.bjs.gov/index.cfm?ty=tda)
A classification system based on the circumstances under which death occurred; includes accident, homicide, natural, suicide, and undetermined. (OSAC Crime Scene/Death Investigation Committee)
