Firearm injuries represent a significant topic of forensic pathology. The literature in this regard is innumerable,and can seem to have extensively covered the topic of this paper. However, the biological reality and theunpredictability of the concrete cases, continue and will always continue to present unusual circumstancesthat are worth examining for forensic pathologists. In this case report, we performed a comparative analysisbetween a particular case and the scientific literature. The case in question concerns suicide by single-shotshort firearm, in which the subject shot himself three times on two sides of the head, without affecting thebrain during its self-suppressive intent. Cases similar to this are always cause for reasonable doubt, whichcan only be solved with the contribution of forensic pathology and in-depth research.
A rare case of suicide by multiple gunshot wounds to the head
Milano, Filippo;
2019-01-01
Abstract
Firearm injuries represent a significant topic of forensic pathology. The literature in this regard is innumerable,and can seem to have extensively covered the topic of this paper. However, the biological reality and theunpredictability of the concrete cases, continue and will always continue to present unusual circumstancesthat are worth examining for forensic pathologists. In this case report, we performed a comparative analysisbetween a particular case and the scientific literature. The case in question concerns suicide by single-shotshort firearm, in which the subject shot himself three times on two sides of the head, without affecting thebrain during its self-suppressive intent. Cases similar to this are always cause for reasonable doubt, whichcan only be solved with the contribution of forensic pathology and in-depth research.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
