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Post-mortem injuries by a dog: a case report.

Andrea Verzeletti¹, Venusia Cortellini, Marzia Vassalini

¹Istituto di Medicina Legale, Università degli Studi di Brescia, Piazzale Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia, Italy. verzelet@med.unibs.it

Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine

|April 13, 2010

Summary

Post-mortem animal depredation by a pet dog caused facial wounds on a deceased owner. Canine antigens in tissue confirmed the dog

Area of Science:

Forensic pathology
Veterinary pathology
Toxicology

Background:

Post-mortem animal depredation is an uncommon but recognized phenomenon in forensic pathology.
Identifying the source of injuries on a corpse is crucial for accurate forensic investigation.

Observation:

A deceased woman presented with extensive facial wounds.
The wounds were suspected to be caused by her pet dog.

Findings:

Tissue analysis revealed both human and canine antigens.
This confirmed the presence of canine biological material on the body, indicating post-mortem injury by the dog.

Implications:

This case highlights that animal, specifically canine, depredation can occur shortly after death.

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