Damage to the body caused by the action of sharp objects is one of the topical topics of
forensic criminology. The variety of existing objects that can potentially be used for the …

The majority of homicides in the world are caused by firearms and a good understanding of
gunshot wounds is important for the forensic pathologist. We have analyzed all 315 …

Sharp force fatalities may have a homicidal, suicidal or accidental manner of death. To aid in
such differentiation this study aimed to identify medico-legal elements which were predictors …

Background Cardiac arrest following trauma is a leading cause of death, mandating urgent
treatment. This study aimed to investigate and compare the incidence, prognostic factors …

Introduction Forensic pathologists are frequently confronted with questions about whether
an injury is likely to have been inflicted by an assault or be self-inflicted. However, little is …

Introduction Forensic pathologists are the only medical specialists who routinely testify in
courts of law as part of their occupation. As such, one element of their training involves …

In this retrospective study, we present the findings in 250 homicides by asphyxia in Denmark
in a 25-year period, with a particular focus on the autopsy findings in strangulation. Our …

The role of forensic science can be defined as providing relevant opinions to assist
investigators and courts of law in answering questions. The Likelihood Ratio (LR) provides a …

The determination of the cause and manner of death can be particularly difficult in burned
and charred bodies and autopsy remains a key element in the investigation. In this study, 39 …

Abstract Overkilling in the Forensic Medicine is known as a specific type of homicide where
the number of inflicted injuries greatly surpasses the number of fatal ones. Conducted …