A child is found dead and an examination of the body reveals severe injuries indicating maltreatment murder. What weapons would you expect to have been used to cause the child's death?
A. A traditional weapon such as a firearm.
B. A knife or blunt object.
C. Hands, feet, or household items.
D. Any of the above is a typical weapon in child maltreatment murder.
C
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