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A quite rare case of bruising abrasion-like as gun entry wound
Carlos Chérrez Bermejo1, Rafael Teijeira Álvarez2
1Navarre Institute of Legal Medicine, P.O. San Roque St 4, Palace of Justice, 31011, Pamplona, Spain.
Forensic Science International
|May 29, 2018
Abstract:
An interesting case of a suicide by a home made gun is described. A review of the literature is added. The entry wound is exceptional. The case shows that the forensic assessment of a home made gun case may be very difficult and implies to evaluate all the circumstances related to it. Specific forensic signs of home made gun injuries are suggested.
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