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Citation |
Parakkattil J, Kandasamy S, Das S, Devnath GP, Chaudhari VA, Shaha KK. Am. J. Forensic Med. Pathol. 2017; 38(4): 336-338. |
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Affiliation |
From the *Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, JIPMER, Puducherry; and †Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Government Villupuram Medical College, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, India. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2017, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins) |
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28915129 |
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Abstract |
Electrocution fatality cases are difficult to investigate. High-voltage electrocution burns resemble burns caused by other sources, especially if the person survives for few days. In that case, circumstantial evidence if correlated with the autopsy findings helps in determining the cause and manner of death. In addition, the crime scene findings also help to explain the pattern of injuries observed at autopsy. A farmer came in contact with a high-voltage transmission wire and sustained superficial to deep burns over his body. A charred and deeply scorched area was seen over the face, which was suggestive of the electric entry wound. The exit wound was present over both feet and lower leg and was atypical in the form of a burnt area of peeled blistered skin, charring, and deep scorching. The injuries were correlated with crime scene findings, and the circumstances that lead to his electrocution are discussed here. Language: en |