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  • Forensic Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Human Factors

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  • Understanding the spatial dynamics of violent acts is crucial for forensic investigations.
  • Determining the physical space required for specific actions, like slashing, can help validate or refute crime scene scenarios.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the relationship between perpetrator sex, victim position, and slashing location on the required distance and space.
  • To establish a theoretical foundation for assessing crime scene consistency with slashing events based on anthropometric parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a 3D motion capture system to record kinematics of 12 males and 12 females performing slashing motions on mannequins.
  • Analyzed slashing distance and spatial parameters in relation to perpetrator sex, victim position (standing/supine), and slashing location (neck/chest).
  • Employed two-factor repeated measures ANOVA and Pearson correlation analysis to examine relationships.

Main Results:

  • Slashing a standing neck required greater distance (L) but less vertical reach (L_VR) compared to a supine neck.
  • Slashing a standing chest required greater distance (L) but less vertical reach (L_VR) than slashing a standing neck.
  • Males exhibited greater horizontal distance (L_HR) than females; height and arm length positively correlated with slashing distances.

Conclusions:

  • Slashing distance is generally shorter and height greater when targeting supine or standing necks.
  • The physical space and distance necessary for slashing are influenced by anthropometric characteristics of the perpetrator.