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Axe injury pattern in homicide

verfasst von: Petr Handlos, Matěj Uvíra, Marek Dokoupil, Klára Marecová

Erschienen in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology | Ausgabe 3/2019

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Abstract

Chop or slash wounds are produced by sharp-edged tools such as an axe, or a machete. This paper presents a case of a violent death of a 57 year-old-man. Autopsy revealed deformation of the right side of the head. A total of 23 slash, stab and cut wounds as well as contused lacerations were identified on the scalp as well as the face and the neck. In addition, superficial abrasions and bruises were identified on the skin. The immediate cause of death was due to extensive brain contusion following fragmentation of the neurocranium. The injuries resulting in the death of the victim were sustained during an assault on the head with an axe, which was used both as a slashing tool and a blunt instrument.

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Titel: Axe injury pattern in homicide
verfasst von: Petr Handlos
Matěj Uvíra
Marek Dokoupil
Klára Marecová
Publikationsdatum: 30.04.2019
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology / Ausgabe 3/2019
Print ISSN: 1547-769X
Elektronische ISSN: 1556-2891
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-019-00112-7

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Axe injury pattern in homicide

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