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The perfect crime: myth or reality?

L Fanton1, A Miras, S Tilhet-Coartet

  • 1Institut of Forensic Medicine, Lyon, France.

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
|October 6, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Forensic autopsies aim to uncover crimes, even those disguised as accidents or natural causes. This study examines cases where homicides were misclassified, highlighting challenges in criminal investigations.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Criminalistics

Background:

  • The primary objective of forensic autopsy is crime detection.
  • A 'perfect crime' evades suspicion or leads to the perpetrator's non-apprehension.

Observation:

  • Several adjudicated or ongoing cases were analyzed.
  • Homicides were potentially misidentified as accidental, suicidal, or natural deaths.

Findings:

  • Demonstrates how homicides can be erroneously classified.
  • Highlights the complexities and potential pitfalls in forensic death investigation.

Implications:

  • Underscores the critical role of thorough forensic examination.
  • Suggests a need for enhanced methodologies to prevent misclassification of violent deaths.