The following is from the autopsy report transcript found here (below Patsy Ramsey photo):
B. Linear, comminuted fracture of right side of skullSkull and Brain: ...there is found to be an extensive area of scalp hemorrhage along the right temporoparietal area extending from the orbital ridge, posteriorly all the way to the occipital area. This encompasses an area measuring approximately 7 x 4 inches. This grossly appears to be fresh hemorrhage with no evidence of organization. At the superior extension of this area of hemorrhage is a linear to comminuted skull fracture which extends from the right occipital to posteroparietal area forward to the right frontal area across the parietal portion of the skull. The posteroparietal area of this fracture is a roughly rectangular shaped displaced fragment of skull measuring one and three-quarters by one-half inch. The hemorrhage and the fracture extend posteriorly just past the midline of the occipital area of the skull. This fracture measures approximately 8.5 inches in length. On removal of the skull cap there is found to be a thin film of subdural hemorrhage measuring approximately 7-8 cc over the surface of the right cerebral hemisphere and extending to the base of the cerebral hemisphere...There is a thin film of subarachnoid hemorrhage overlying the entire right cerebral hemisphere. On the right cerebral hemisphere underlying the previously mentioned linear skull fracture is an extensive linear area of purple contusion extending from the right frontal area, posteriorly along the lateral aspect of the parietal region and into the occipital area.
This might help us understand the forensic language used in the report:
Parietal bones - There are two parietal bones which form the largest portion of the top and sides of the cranium. They are fused down the middle at the top of the skull. In addition to the frontal bones, the parietal bones are also fused to the sphenoid, temporal and occipital bones.Occipital bone-There is only one occipital bone. It forms the back base of the skull.
In other words, the large rectangular portion of the fracture was on the right side of her head toward the rear. It would be approximately to the right of where the word "Parietal" appears on the skull diagram above. The long horizontal fracture radiated from there around the back of her head.
However, having demonstrated the location, the fact remains that the exact location of this wound is immaterial. What is highly material is when and how this injury occurred.