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Gunshot suicide with nasal entry

K A Lee1, K Opeskin

  • 1Royal Darwin Hospital, Casuarina, Australia.

Forensic Science International
|January 21, 1995
PubMed
Summary

This case report details a rare instance of suicidal death by gunshot wound entering through the nose. Autopsy findings confirmed the unusual nasal entry, consistent with the scene and history.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Ballistics
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Suicide remains a significant public health concern.
  • Firearm-related deaths are a common method of suicide.
  • Unusual entry points for gunshot wounds can complicate investigations.

Observation:

  • A deceased male was found in bed with a rifle positioned over his body.
  • A suicide note was present at the scene.
  • Autopsy revealed a gunshot entry wound via the nasal passage.

Findings:

  • The bullet's trajectory passed through the base of the skull to the right parietal region.
  • The entry wound, scene, and historical context were consistent with suicide.
  • This represents a rare documented case of suicidal gunshot wound with nasal entry.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of thorough forensic examination in unusual cases.
  • Contributes to the limited literature on atypical gunshot wound trajectories in suicides.
  • Underscores the need for comprehensive mental health support and suicide prevention strategies.

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