Check memorial folder in your game folder. It should have a file on your dude, with info such as this:
[code]Cataclysm - Dark Days Ahead version 0.A-1-g0e9713e memorial file
In memory of: Carter Diaz
"Whacked by a stupid turret"
He was a male Chain Smoker when the apocalypse began.
He died on Winter of year 1, day 3, at 11:54.
He was killed in a science lab in the wilderness.
Cash on hand: $0
Final HP:
Head: 0/90
Torso: 90/90
L Arm: 87/90
R Arm: 87/90
L Leg: 87/90
R Leg: 87/90
Final Stats:
Str 8 Dex 8 Int 12 Per 7
Base Stats:
Str 10 Dex 10 Int 14 Per 8
Final Messages:
11:54 The shot reflects off the thin skin!
11:54 From the east you hear P-p-p-pow!
11:54 The turret shoots you.
11:54 From the east you hear P-p-p-pow!
11:54 The shot reflects off the thin skin!
11:54 From the east you hear P-p-p-pow!
11:54 The turret shoots you.[/code]
I don’t know if critters can score criticals bypassing armor in Cataclysm but that would be my guess for what happened to your (and my) guy.