Citation

Clow C, Lancon D. Acad. Forensic Pathol. 2013; 3(2): 238-245.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, National Association of Medical Examiners)

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Abstract

This article is intended to provide information to the forensic pathologist about proper collection and preservation of toolmark evidence from sharp force injury events. Other topics include case histories, research related to toolmarks in cartilage and bone and toolmark examiner procedures for preparing specimens for examination. In cases where there is probative value in comparing a knife or other bladed implement to a toolmark left in bone or cartilage, it is essential that there is communication between the forensic pathologist and a toolmark examiner. With proper collection, preservation and examination of toolmarked objects by the forensic pathologist, a toolmark examiner may be able to identify or eliminate a suspect blade as having produced the defect, providing valuable information to the law enforcement and judicial community.

Language: en