Self-infliction of faked gunshot wounds in absence of overt psychopathology

Sinani, Fatos; Vyshka, Gentian; Ymaj, Besim

doi:10.1016/j.forsciint.2010.06.002

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“…It is important that forensic practitioners identify and note the precise anatomical site of the injury on the body, describe the total number of injuries, their dimensions and the direction and the depth, thoroughly examine the clothes and take into account medical and psychiatric history. 14 The presence of similar old injuries indicating previous similar attempts is an important finding in many cases.…”

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Self-inflicted injuries: Three case reports

Chhabra

Kumar

Kaur³

2020

Med Leg J

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The means by which people self-harm are diverse and so are the motives that drive them. They are intended for personal gain which may be psychological, legal or material. Fabricated injuries may be self-inflicted or permitted by others. We present three cases of fabricated injuries over the shoulder and upper limbs both alleging assault with a firearm. In all the cases meticulous examination elicited suspicion on how these were caused. Meticulous examination is essential to differentiate true from false accusations so that no innocent person is punished.

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Self-inflicted injuries: Three case reports

Chhabra

Kumar

Kaur³

2020

Med Leg J

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“…3 The recording and study of individual cases are continuously enriched with such atypical wound cases and patterns, and we previously reported a case of ours initially misinterpreted by the police as a GI. 4 Of course, several factors do play a role in the production of atypical GIs; the most important is the ricocheting of the projectile. 1,2 Such a phenomenon is mentioned in notorious and unresolved cases of famous assassinations, including JFK.…”

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An unusual lethal gunshot wound to the head

Shaqiri¹,

Xhemali²,

Ismaili³

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Med Leg J

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Atypical gunshot wounds present a challenge for the forensic expert, and sometimes differentiating these from a blunt trauma can be difficult. A careful crime scene investigation can be helpful in finding additional evidence and clarifying the nature of the injuries. We describe a case of an unusual craniocerebral injury that was initially interpreted as a blow from a wooden object. The appearance of the wound lacked the classical characteristics of entrance and exit bullet wounds, but the investigation showed it was due to the ricocheting of a destabilized bullet. Potentially lethal, craniocerebral gunshot injuries are a common occurrence in developing countries even in non-conflict areas, with very bad outcomes even when treated aggressively in specialized neurosurgical facilities. The authors briefly discuss similar cases and opinions in the relevant literature, emphasizing the importance of a rational approach during the reconstruction of the crime scene.

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