The Cane Sword
Timothy R Wysozan1, Joseph A Prahlow2
1Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, 300 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007.
Journal of Forensic Sciences
|May 3, 2017
Summary
This case report details fatal injuries from a cane sword, a hidden blade weapon. Autopsy confirmed the stab wound to the back caused lethal lung perforation and hemothorax.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Pathology
- Traumatology
Background:
- Cane swords are concealed blade weapons disguised as walking canes.
- Their unique design presents challenges in forensic investigations.
Observation:
- A homicide victim presented with a stab wound to the left mid-back.
- The injury resulted in perforation of the left lung lobes and a left hemothorax.
Findings:
- Autopsy determined the stab wound as the cause of death.
- The wound characteristics and recovered weapon identified it as a cane sword.
Implications:
- This case highlights the forensic significance of rare weapons like the cane sword.
- It provides crucial information for medical and law enforcement professionals encountering such injuries.
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