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About the Doctor
Dr. K. H. Fung, Radiologist and 3D Medical Visualization Specialist
- Retired radiologist with over 40 years of experience in diagnostic radiology.
- Special interests: 3D medical visualization, interventional radiology, and neurointervention.
- Artist in the intersection of art and science, using expertise in 3D medical visualization.
- First place co-winner in the 2007 International Science & Engineering Visualization Challenge organized by Science magazine and National Science Foundation (USA).
- Artworks exhibited in museums in USA, Europe, China, Australia, and Hong Kong.
- Current exhibits in 2025: Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences (stereoscopic 3D and 4D medical imaging and art) and Nina Park (Nina wood fossils collection) in Hong Kong.
- Collaborates with Science Photo Library; artworks available in international digital media, magazines, books, and journals.
Based on CT scans and 3D reconstruction of Montserrat, Sebastian and Maria. Objective: determine cause of death and evaluate anatomical authenticity.
Montserrat (23 Oct 2025)
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Traumatic injuriesExsanguinationPregnancyAuthentic biology
Primary Injuries
Large Penetrating Chest Wound
- Puncture between ribs 5 and 6 with deep internal tract
- Damage to liver and right chest cavity with retroperitoneal hematoma
- Multiple rib and scapular fractures
- Collapsed lung or hemothorax
Contralateral Blunt Force to Left Chest
- Deep trench-like contusion along left chest wall
- Rib displacement and an older healing fracture
Pelvic and Spine Injuries
- Penetrating pelvic floor wound tracking upward
- Hematoma in uterine wall
- Epidural hematoma in lumbar and sacral spine
Defensive Injuries
- Finger dislocation and fractures in hands
- Fracture in right foot medial cuneiform
Biological Conclusions
- Dehydrated corpse with preserved anatomy
- Pregnant uterus with single fetus in breech
- Ten subcutaneous metallic implants detected
High Impact Takeaways
| Key Point | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Violent death | Penetrating and blunt force injuries across torso and pelvis |
| Fatal chest wound | Liver disruption, rib fractures, hemothorax or lung collapse |
| Exsanguination | Collapsed empty appearing heart |
| Pregnancy | Fetus visualized in uterus |
| Defensive trauma | Finger and hand fractures and dislocation |
| Authentic biology | No fabrication indicated |
Research Document
Virtual Autopsy Montserrat
Key Facts
- Violent death: Penetrating and blunt force injuries across torso and pelvis
- Fatal chest wound: Liver disruption, rib fractures, hemothorax or lung collapse
- Exsanguination: Collapsed empty appearing heart
- Pregnancy: Fetus visualized in uterus
- Defensive trauma: Finger and hand fractures and dislocation
- Authentic biology: No fabrication indicated
Sebastian
Sebastian (Dec 2025)
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Tridactyl SyndromeTraumatic InjuriesMetallic ImplantsAuthentic Biology
Primary Injuries
Large Penetrating Neck Wound
- Triangular puncture hole in left lower neck with deep tract to C4 vertebra
- Bony destruction and rotary subluxation of C4
- Extensive hematoma around neck and cervical spine
- Tiny metallic foreign body at tract’s deep end
Blunt Trauma Injuries
- Impression marks on bilateral loins
- Subluxations in left 6th, 7th, 10th, and 11th costochondral junctions
- Bilateral haemothoraces and subphrenic hematoma
Other Traumatic Injuries
- Tissue loss in right shoulder and supraclavicular areas
- Puncture wounds in left supraclavicular area and right scapula
- Dislocations of bilateral clavicles and femoral heads
- Hyper-flexion in left wrist
Biological Conclusions
- Dehydrated corpse with preserved anatomy, surpassing Egyptian mummies
- Tridactyl hands and feet, unfused epiphyses indicating immature skeleton
- Three metallic implants: two disk-shaped on clavicles, one collar-shaped on neck
- Evidence of plant-based diet (seeds in coprolites)
- Pathologies: Tarlov cyst, possible inactive pulmonary tuberculosis
High Impact Takeaways
| Key Point | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Violent death | Large penetrating neck wound and blunt trauma |
| Fatal neck injury | Triangular puncture causing C4 subluxation and hematoma |
| Exsanguination | Partially collapsed heart and extensive bleeding |
| Tridactyl syndrome | Anomalous features including tridactyl limbs, fused sutures |
| Metallic implants | Functional implants with bone fusion in neck |
| Authentic biology | No signs of fabrication, preserved anatomy |
Research Document
Virtual Autopsy Sebastian
Key Facts
- Violent death: Large penetrating neck wound and blunt trauma
- Fatal neck injury: Triangular puncture causing C4 subluxation and hematoma
- Exsanguination: Partially collapsed heart and extensive bleeding
- Tridactyl syndrome: Anomalous features including tridactyl limbs, fused sutures
- Metallic implants: Functional implants with bone fusion in neck
- Authentic biology: No signs of fabrication, preserved anatomy
Maria
Maria (30 Dec 2025)
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Disseminated CancerMajor Pelvic TraumaMetallic ImplantTridactyl FeaturesAuthentic Biology
Primary Injuries & Pathologies
Disseminated Cancer
- Multiple osteolytic lesions in spine (T2-4, T8, T12-L2) and both acetabula suggestive of bony metastases
- Possible mastectomy scar on left chest (absent left breast)
- Partial vertebral collapses and spondylolisthesis
Major Pelvic & Perineal Trauma
- Large tissue loss in sacral and perineal areas with exposure of bowel
- Sacrum transected at S3 level
- Multiple shallow puncture wounds around the defect
- Hexagonal metallic foreign body with plate-like component in left sacral cavity
Possible Implants
- Hexagonal metal object with plate in left sacral cavity
- Possible cataract lenses in Orbits
Biological Conclusions
- Well-preserved desiccated corpse with intact ligaments, tendons and fascia
- Tridactyl hands (5 segments per digit) and feet (4 segments per digit)
- Anomalous craniofacial features: elongated skull, small frontal lobes, absent pinnae
- Evidence of erect bipedal posture, aging degenerative changes, vegetarian diet (seed in coprolite)
- Possible cataract lenses in orbits
High Impact Takeaways
| Key Point | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Late-stage cancer | Osteolytic metastases in spine and hips, possible mastectomy |
| Fatal pelvic trauma | Sacral fracture, extensive perineal tissue loss, pelvic floor disruption |
| Suspicious metallic implant | Hexagonal metal object with plate in left sacral cavity |
| Tridactyl anatomy | Exceptionally long multi-segmented digits, compact carpal/tarsal bones |
| Authentic biology | Preserved internal anatomy, no evidence of fabrication |
Research Document
FINAL UPDATE Virtual Autopsy of Maria - Dr. Fung
Key Facts
- Late-stage cancer: Osteolytic metastases in spine and hips, possible mastectomy
- Fatal pelvic trauma: Sacral fracture, extensive perineal tissue loss, pelvic floor disruption
- Suspicious metallic implant: Hexagonal metal object with plate in left sacral cavity
- Tridactyl anatomy: Exceptionally long multi-segmented digits, compact carpal/tarsal bones
- Authentic biology: Preserved internal anatomy, no evidence of fabrication
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