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Review of patterns in homicides by sharp force: one institution's experience
Petr Handlos1, Tereza Švecová1, Adéla Vrtková2,3
1Institute of Forensic Medicine, University Hospital Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic.
Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology
|February 10, 2023
Summary
This study reviews sharp force homicides over 13 years, analyzing injury patterns, victim/perpetrator profiles, and toxicology. Findings align with existing research but show unique trends in victim demographics and alcohol intoxication levels.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Pathology
- Criminology
- Public Health
Background:
- Sharp force homicide is a significant cause of mortality.
- Understanding patterns in these cases is crucial for forensic investigation and crime prevention.
- Previous studies offer insights, but regional variations and specific demographic factors require further examination.
Approach:
- A retrospective review of sharp force homicide cases over a 13-year period was conducted.
- Data included injury characteristics, weapon types, cause/place of death, victim/perpetrator profiles, and toxicological findings.
- Statistical analysis was employed to identify trends and differences.
Key Points:
- Analysis of injury number, localization, and defensive wounds.
- Examination of weapon types, cause of death, and location of death.
- Evaluation of victim and perpetrator demographics, relationships, and toxicological results, including blunt force trauma indicators.
Conclusions:
- Most findings align with published literature on sharp force fatalities.
- Noteworthy differences were observed in victim sex and age, injury-to-sex ratios, and alcohol intoxication severity.
- These variations highlight the need for context-specific analysis in forensic pathology studies.
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