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Fatal arrow wounds.

J R Hain1

  • 1Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, CA.

Journal of Forensic Sciences
|May 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
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Fatal arrow wounds from field-tips and broadheads present distinct characteristics. Field-tips can mimic bullet wounds, while broadheads create unique radiating incised injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Ballistics
  • Trauma Analysis

Background:

  • Understanding projectile wound characteristics is crucial in forensic investigations.
  • Differentiating between various types of penetrating trauma aids in reconstructing events.

Observation:

  • Two cases of fatal arrow injuries were examined.
  • One involved a field-tip arrowhead, the other a broadhead arrowhead.

Findings:

  • Field-tip arrow wounds can present as circular entrance holes with abraded margins, closely simulating gunshot wounds.
  • Broadhead arrow wounds characteristically exhibit unusual radiating incised patterns.

Implications:

  • Accurate identification of arrow wound types is vital for forensic casework.
  • Distinguishing between field-tip and broadhead injuries can inform trajectory and weapon analysis.