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Contact shot with unusual soot pattern.

M Grosse Perdekamp1, U Schmidt, W Rupp

  • 1Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Freiburg, Albertstrasse 9, D-79104 Freiburg, Germany. grossep@ukl.uni-freiburg.de

Forensic Science International
|March 1, 2005
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Two distinct soot patterns above a temple entrance wound indicated a converted blank cartridge pistol. This specific pattern provides crucial forensic insights into weapon type and firing conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic pathology
  • Ballistics
  • Firearm analysis

Background:

  • Analysis of gunshot residue patterns is critical in forensic investigations.
  • Determining weapon type and firing circumstances aids in reconstructing events.

Observation:

  • Two roundish zones of powder soot blackening were observed above the entrance wound in a suicidal temple gunshot case.
  • The soot pattern suggested the presence of two gas outlets on the weapon's muzzle.

Findings:

  • The observed soot pattern was definitively linked to a converted blank cartridge pistol (Rhöner make).
  • The dual gas outlets on the weapon's muzzle were identified as the cause of the paired soot zones.

Implications:

  • This finding allows for precise conclusions regarding the firearm's specific type and modifications.

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  • The soot pattern analysis provides valuable data on muzzle-to-target distance, direction of fire, and weapon handling.
  • Establishes a method for identifying specific firearm types based on unique soot deposition patterns.