Abstract “Defense” type wounds are sustained when a victim is attempting to ward off an
attacker, or a weapon. A 39-year-old woman is reported who was found deceased with …

The files of the Forensic Science Center in Adelaide, South Australia, were examined for all
cases listed as suicide in which death had been caused by the use of a sharp instrument …

This is a case report of a 30‐year‐old man found dead in his flat lying on the floor with
multiple stab wounds over the body, surrounded by an extensive volume of blood …

Suicide or attempted suicide is occasionally effected by inflicting stab wounds, sometimes in
conjunction with other injuries. In most instances the suicidal nature of the injuries is readily …

Firearm deaths are most commonly self-inflicted. The determination of suicide is supported
not only by the presence of a close-range wound but also by the scene and historical …

Multiple inflicted injuries in traumatic deaths usually indicate homicide. Three cases are
reported where homicide was initially suspected due to findings at the death scene and the …

Self-inflicted gunshot wounds are a common cause of firearm-related deaths. The
appearance and location of the entry wound, other concomitant findings at autopsy, and …

A 28-year-old man stabbed both his wife and his 3-year-old son to death, before
unsuccessfully attempting to commit suicide. The incident occurred against a background of …

A Suicidal Gunshot Wound of the Back Page 1 CS Hirsch, 1 MD and Lester AdeIson, 2 MD A
Suicidal Gunshot Wound of the Back One is tempted to say categorically and Without fear of …

Multiple sharp force injuries in a victim make it difficult to distinguish between homicide and
suicide. Forensic pathologists also may be unable to determine the total survival time and …