Citation

Tributsch W, Ambach E, Henn R. Beitr. Gerichtl. Med. 1992; 50: 183-186.

Vernacular Title

Aufgesetzter Nackenschuss ohne Tatwaffe--Suizid oder Homizid?

Affiliation

Institut für Gerichtliche Medizin, Universität Innsbruck.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Verlag Franz Deuticke)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1489322

Abstract

To support police in reenacting criminal acts is one of the most important functions of forensic investigation. This case report deals with the discovery of the corpse of a 42-year old man at the bank of the river Inn. First of all the man was supposed to be drowned, but the autopsy showed a gunshot wound of the neck and a shot-through of the brain-stem. Intensive search for the weapon by the police and by divers was unsuccessful and therefore suspicion of homicide arose. The reconstruction of the act at the site of discovery of the corpse led to the discovery of the weapon and the case became clear to be a suicide.

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