TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1994//
TI  - An autopsy evaluation of defence wounds in 195 homicidal deaths due to stabbing
JO  - Journal - Forensic Science Society
A1  - Katkici, U.
A1  - Ozkök, M. S.
A1  - Orsal, M.
SP  - 237
EP  - 240
VL  - 34
IS  - 4
N2  - Defence wounds may be of value in differentiating between homicide, suicide and accidental death. A study of 3183 forensic autopsies in Istanbul between 1988 and 1989 showed that 195 deaths (6.1%) were due to stab wounds, and that defence wounds were found in 38.5% of the victims. Defence wounds were seen on 35.2% of males, and 54.5% of females; 39.7% of defence wounds were classified as 'active' and 60.3% as 'passive'; 40.5% were seen on the right hand and forearm, and 59.5% on the left side. There was no connection in this study between the occurrence of defence wounds and the consumption of alcohol by the victim before the stabbing.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0015-7368
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -