From the photographs presented, investigation reveals that the gender and age of the victim are:
Age: Elderly, at least 40 years old;
Gender; Female. This is clear from the hip and the shoe type discovered as the scene.
<h3>What is the preliminary hypothesis on the cause and manner of death?</h3>
The hypothesis or cause of death is a gun shot to the head. This is evidenced by the exhibit 23 - a bullet shell and the hole in the skull of the victim.
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