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Extended suicide using an atypical stud gun.

L Hagemeier¹, C Schyma, B Madea

¹Institute of Forensic Medicine, Stiftsplatz 12, 53111 Bonn, Germany. Lars.Hagemeier@uni-bonn.de

Forensic Science International

|May 12, 2009

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This case report details a rare extended suicide involving a stud gun, where a husband murdered his wife and dogs before taking his own life. Autopsies revealed antihistamine use in all deceased.

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Area of Science:

Forensic Pathology
Toxicology
Ballistics

Background:

Stud guns are infrequently used in suicides and homicides.
This report presents an unusual case of extended suicide and homicide.

Observation:

A 70-year-old man murdered his wife and two dogs before committing suicide with a stud gun.
The deceased husband had a stud gun lodged in his skull.
Autopsies revealed high concentrations of an antihistamine (soporific) in all deceased.

Findings:

The stud gun used in this case had a unique mechanism where expanding gases and the bolt escaped forward, differing from conventional models.
Absence of typical powder residue patterns was noted due to the stud gun's design.
Detailed autopsy findings specific to this stud gun type are presented.

Implications:

Highlights the diverse and uncommon methods of firearm violence.
Underscores the importance of forensic analysis in understanding unique weapon mechanisms.
Emphasizes the role of toxicology in uncovering contributing factors in complex cases.