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"Defense" type wounds in suicide.

Siobhan O'Donovan1,2, Neil E I Langlois1,2, Roger W Byard3,4

  • 1Adelaide Medical School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology
|February 19, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Distinguishing between suicide and homicide can be challenging, especially with atypical self-inflicted sharp force injuries. This case highlights the importance of careful examination to differentiate defense wounds from suicidal actions.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Medical Toxicology

Background:

  • "Defense" wounds typically occur when individuals ward off attacks.
  • Differentiating self-inflicted injuries from assault is crucial in forensic investigations.
Keywords:
Defense-typeHomicideIncisedSharp forceSuicide