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. 2022 Sep-Oct;119(5):411-415.

Death Investigation in the United States: Forensic Pathology

Kanayo Tatsumi  1 , Michael Graham  2
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Death Investigation in the United States: Forensic Pathology

Kanayo Tatsumi et al. Mo Med. 2022 Sep-Oct.
No abstract available

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Image A
Gunshot wound with typical entrance features including round tissue loss and abrasion collar, with soot deposition and stippling of adjacent skin. Range of fire in this gunshot wound is intermediate.
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Image B
Sharp force injury with clean tissue edges with subsequent internal examination disclosing deep penetration of wound through adjacent rib and lung. Features of stab wound are suggestive of a single edged, non-serrated knife.
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Image C
“Tram-track” contusion characterized by a pale central area flanked on either side by linear contusion due to impacts with elongated rigid objects
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Image D
Sharp force injuries on the left palm and volar aspect of the fingers, suggestive of defensive posturing of the decedent attempting to grab the implement
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