Examination of cut throat injury to ascertain manner of death in a decomposed body: a case report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
The case is taken for discussion to ascertain the manner of death in a decomposed body having cut throat injuries, found in suspicious circumstances.In the present case a female aged 17 years, bar attendant by profession, was found dead, in an apartment bedroom of size 20 x15 x 18 feet located on the first floor, living with a person known to her. The body was in advanced stage of decomposition with incised wound of size 12cmx 8cm x trachea deep present over the neck with underlying muscles, vessels and nerves were cut. The typical findings of incised wound were obscured by decomposition changes.A locked room from outside, absconded most suspected person, blood stained razor blade at scene of crime, absence of hesitation and unintentional cuts and most important is direction and pattern of wounds, collectively depicts the manner of death as homicidal. Keywords:Sharp-edged weapon, Cut throat injury, Homicide, Razor blade weapon, decomposed body
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Dr. S. P. Akhade, Dr. LaxmanGangadhar Phad
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