Pellets or maggots? – A case report on artifacts in forensic medicine
Forensic medicine specialists use their expertise to identify artifacts and avoid its misinterpretation. This is vital in carrying out justice as any misinterpretation of findings can derail the investigation. We report a case where an artifact resembled a firearm/shotgun injury that raised a suspic...
Main Authors: | Tanuj Kanchan, Jenash Acharya |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2015-12-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090536X1400094X |
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