... on the anterior rib ( p = 0.000) to 52.74 J/cm 2 for the location on the posterior rib ( p = 0.001). 29 12 2004 04 06 2005 14 09 2005 forensic science ballistics less-lethal skin penetration References Charles   A , Asensio   J , Forno W , Petrone   P , Roldan...

... of intra-oral gunshot wounding, while canid scavengers typically ignore this region of the mandible. KEYWORDS: forensic science, differential diagnosis, ballistics, scavenging, forensic osteology, taphonomy The skeletonized remains of an identifiable male (SFU Case 004), age 49, were recovered from...

... reported in shot shell injuries. 03 12 1999 28 02 2000 29 02 2000 forensic science forensic pathology gunshot wounds Glaser ammunition pellet ammunition wound ballistics ballistics CASE REPORT Stephen J. de Roux,1 M.D.; Nancy C. Prendergast,2 M.D.; and Robert Tamburri3...

... for ballistic specialists. This analysis study gunshot residues from primers and ammunitions in the area surrounding bullet holes, a very important tool to determine the shooting distance. The ammunitions used were 9 mm Luger and .38 spl + p calibers, where lead in the primer was replaced with strontium (Sr...

... of caliber from wound size. In view of these factors caution is recommended in any attempt to determine precise bullet caliber from the minimum dimensions of the cranial gunshot entrance wound. physical anthropology ballistics gunshot trauma forensic anthropology References Baumann , M...

... the result by comparing computed radiographs with radiographs taken at autopsy. We discuss the use of visualization tools for data exploration in forensic pathology. KEYWORDS: forensic science, ballistics, visualization, imaging The use of three dimensional graphics in the courtroom is becoming increasingly...

...PE Lantz, M.D.; RS Stone, B.S.; D Broudy, M.S.; TM Morgan, Ph.D. Specialty ammunition creating atypical gunshot wounds of entrance can create confusion and may be misinterpreted by pathologists unfamiliar with the terminal ballistics of these projectiles. The previously unreported wound ballistics...

...D Rougé, M.D., Ph.D.; N Telmon, M.D.; D Alengrin, M.D.; G Marril; P-M Bras, M.D.; L Arbus, M.D. The authors present six cases of homicide and suicide in which the weapon involved was a handgun using shotshell. The injuries caused are described and the ballistic characteristics of the weapons...

... and a comparison between scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM-EDX) and Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA) have been also performed. 09 11 1992 25 02 1993 26 02 1993 forensic science forensic investigations ballistics ammunition...

... of the data revealed that shell but not barrel temperature significantly reduced pattern diameter. 21 08 1992 16 10 1992 forensic science range of fire shotgun patterns firearms ballistics References Alfonsi , A. , Calatri , S. , Cerione , E. , and Luchi , P...

... rifling striations. 27 07 1992 18 09 1992 30 09 1992 forensic science ballistics anthropology decomposition gunshot References Bass , W. M. , Mann , R. W. , and Meadows , L. , “ Decay Rate of an Embalmed Body Above Ground ,” presented at the 40th Annual...

... tangentially. This unique feature may be helpful in assessing entrances of perforating wound tracks or other cases where the bullet is either not available or unknown. 05 06 1992 20 07 1992 22 07 1992 criminalistics gunshot ballistics autopsy wound ballistics References...

... microscopy are essential elements for the proper interpretation of such exit wound fractures. KEYWORDS: criminalistics, ballistics, fracture, gunshot, biomechanics, anthropology Exit gunshot wounds of the calvarium are typically externally beveled [1] and have associated secondary and tertiary fractures...

... charges of criminally negligent homicide to be placed. KEYWORDS: jurisprudence, firearms, ballistics Foreign bodies associated with gunshot wounds are common curiosities, often of evidentiary value. These may represent an intermediate target set in motion after having been struck by the bullet in free...

... not be mistaken for evidence that a decedent was beaten or otherwise involved in an assault episode. 06 05 1992 05 06 1992 08 06 1992 pathology and biology forensic science gunshot wounds wound ballistics ballistics ocular hemorrhages References Di Maio , V. J. M...

... into account when interpreting case results. A plausible explanation for the results described is proposed. KEYWORDS: forensic science, gunshot residue particles, mercury fulminate based primers, ballistics The detection and identification of gunshot residue (GSR) particles by scanning electron microscopy...

... of ricochet. KEYWORDS: forensic science, ballistics, bullet ricochet, criminalistics, wound ballistics In the urban environment there are numerous surfaces from which bullets or shotgun pellets may ricochet, including streets, sidewalks, floors and walls of buildings, even automobile windshields. Over many...

.... The ballistic characteristics of the buffer however are not commonly known but could be helpful in determining range of fire. Using felt targets and various types of 12 gauge shotguns and ammunition (2¾ in. shells), we discovered adherent buffer on the targets up to 20 ft (6.1 m) from the muzzle. Surprisingly...

... of the shot pellets, and this helped the detectives in reconstruction of the crime scene. 13 03 1991 23 07 1991 24 07 1991 criminalistics ballistics instrumental neutron activation analysis lead bullet identification chemical analysis References Peters , C...

... fired from the above weapon was 6.5°. The maximum depth of penetration into the water during ricochet was found to be 22 mm. The maximum track length in the water was 62 cm. 01 09 1990 12 12 1990 24 06 1991 criminalistics ballistics water projectile entry angles bullets...