Citation

Germerott T, Jänisch S, Troger HD, Gunther D. Arch. Kriminol. 2010; 225(5-6): 181-187.

Vernacular Title

Homizid durch Pfeil und Bogen.

Affiliation

Institut für Rechtsmedizin der Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Verlag Schmidt-Romhild)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

20642256

Abstract

Since the invention of firearms, arrow wounds represent a rarity in the daily routine of forensic pathologists. In the present paper, we describe a homicide by a broadhead arrow shot from a compound bow in a domestic environment. Based on this homicide, we discuss the characteristics of the lesion caused by broadhead arrows and field-tip arrows. We look critically at the free saleability of this equipment mostly used for sport shooting in Germany.

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