Forty-two minutes later a second police officer observed that Mulrunji was a strange colour and was cold to the touch. The officer could not find a pulse. When alerted to this, Hurley came into the cell and thought he could detect a pulse.
Forty-two minutes elapsed before a second law enforcement officer discovered that Mulrunji had an unusual appearance and was devoid of warmth. The officer failed to detect a heartbeat, but when informed, Hurley entered the cell and believed he could sense a pulse.