A quite rare case of bruising abrasion-like as gun entry wound

•This case shows a dissociation on the skin injury and the internal injuries.•Lower speed shot, elasticity and post-mortem dehydration of the skin are factors involved.•Autopsy findings are not usual, especially if the artefact is not found.•Wound dissociation, wide bruise and unexpected smoothening...

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Published in:Forensic science international 2018-07, Vol.288, p.e1-e4
Main Authors: Bermejo, Carlos Chérrez, Rafael Teijeira Álvarez
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abrasion
Bruising
Bruising abrasion
Case reports
Contusions
Firearm suicide
Firearms
Forensic autopsy
Forensic ballistics
Forensic engineering
Forensic science
Forensic sciences
Gun entry wound
Home made gun
Human remains
Injuries
Literature reviews
Skin
Suicide
Suicides & suicide attempts
Wounds
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Summary:•This case shows a dissociation on the skin injury and the internal injuries.•Lower speed shot, elasticity and post-mortem dehydration of the skin are factors involved.•Autopsy findings are not usual, especially if the artefact is not found.•Wound dissociation, wide bruise and unexpected smoothening may be specific signs. An interesting case of a suicide by a home made gun is described. A review of the literature is added. The entry wound is exceptional. The case shows that the forensic assessment of a home made gun case may be very difficult and implies to evaluate all the circumstances related to it. Specific forensic signs of home made gun injuries are suggested.
ISSN:0379-0738
1872-6283
DOI:10.1016/j.forsciint.2018.05.013