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Distinctive blunt force injuries caused by a crescent wrench.

E G Clark1, K L Sperry

  • 1University of Nevada, School of Medicine, Reno.

Journal of Forensic Sciences
|July 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Forensic pathologists can identify assault weapons by recognizing patterned injuries. This study details distinctive injuries from adjustable crescent wrenches, aiding case investigations.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Medical-Legal Investigation

Background:

  • Patterned injuries are crucial for identifying assault weapons and reconstructing events.
  • Accurate documentation aids forensic investigations and legal proceedings.

Observation:

  • Two cases presented unusual, distinctive injuries.
  • Injuries resulted from multiple impacts with adjustable crescent wrenches.

Findings:

  • The study provides detailed photographs and descriptions of these specific wrench-inflicted injuries.
  • Recognition of these unique patterns can link injuries to the tool used.

Implications:

  • Enhances the ability of forensic pathologists to identify specific tools used in assaults.
  • Improves the accuracy of injury reconstruction and determination of cause of death.

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