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Homicidal sharp force cases: An 11-year autopsy-based study.

Meyssa Belghith¹, Mehdi Ben Khelil², Elodie Marchand³

¹CHU Nancy, Pole URM, Department of Legal Medicine, Nancy, F-54000, France; Department of Legal Medicine, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.

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|April 3, 2022

Summary

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Homicidal sharp force injuries are common, particularly affecting young, unemployed males in urban areas. Hemorrhage was the leading cause of death, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.

Keywords:

Autopsy Epidemiology Forensic medicine Homicide Sharp force Tunisia

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Background:

Sharp force injuries are a significant cause of homicide, posing challenges in forensic investigations.
Understanding injury patterns is crucial for determining cause and manner of death.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the demographic and situational patterns of homicidal sharp force cases in Northern Tunisia.
To identify key characteristics of victims, perpetrators, and circumstances surrounding these fatalities.

Main Methods:

A retrospective descriptive study was conducted.
Data from 405 homicidal sharp force cases between January 2007 and December 2017 were analyzed.

Main Results:

The study identified a male predominance (4.7:1 ratio), with victims predominantly single, urban-dwelling, and unemployed or daily workers.
Assaults frequently occurred in summer, on weekends, in public places, and often involved a single perpetrator known to the victim.
Thoracic injuries and hemorrhage (82.9%) were the most common findings, with defensive wounds on upper limbs noted.

Conclusions:

The findings underscore the need for targeted preventive measures focusing on young males.
Pattern analysis of sharp force injuries is vital for forensic specialists during autopsies.