Citation

Frayer DW, Bridgens JG. J. Forensic Sci. 1985; 30(1): 232-238.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1985, American Society for Testing and Materials, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3981114

Abstract

Evidence for cause of death in skeletonized remains is uncommonly found and cases that involve stabbings are particularly rare. In the following report, evidence is presented for a fatal stabbing, determined from analysis of a recent homicide. Because multiple stab wounds were present and several different bones were involved, estimates of the dimensions of the murder weapon were also possible. We also review some distinct vertebral anomalies used for personal identification.

Language: en