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Work-place homicide by bow and arrow
A Eriksson1, B Georén, M Oström
1Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Forensic Medicine, Umeå University, Sweden. anders.eriksson@rmv.se
Journal of Forensic Sciences
|July 29, 2000
Summary
This case report details a homicide involving bow and arrow injuries. It analyzes wound characteristics and trajectory analysis for shooter localization, offering insights into unusual forensic pathology cases.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Pathology
- Ballistics
- Traumatology
Background:
- Arrow wounds are uncommon in forensic pathology.
- This paper presents a unique case of homicide involving bow and arrow injuries.
Observation:
- The study details the characteristics of injuries caused by conically-tapered field points and hunting broadhead tips.
- Three arrows struck the victim, and the sequence of injuries was analyzed.
- The analysis included the potential for localizing the shooter based on trajectory analysis.
Findings:
- The paper describes and discusses the essential characteristics of arrow wound lesions.
- Comparison of arrow wound characteristics with firearm bullet injuries is provided.
- The study demonstrates the utility of trajectory analysis in determining shooter position.
Implications:
- This research contributes to the understanding of unusual wound patterns in forensic investigations.
- It provides valuable data for forensic pathologists encountering bow and arrow-related fatalities.
- The findings enhance the ability to reconstruct crime scenes involving projectile weapons.