Citation

Rautji R, Rudra A, Behera C, Kulshrestha P, Dogra TD. Med. Sci. Law 2003; 43(2): 179-181.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, British Academy of Forensic Sciences, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1258/rsmmsl.43.2.179

PMID

12741664

Abstract

A 50-year old cobbler, employed in a paramilitary unit, was found dead in a pool of blood in his shop inside the unit line in the morning. He had multiple stab wounds on his chest and was alleged to have committed suicide by repeated self-stabbing on the chest with a sharp iron chisel, which was found clenched in his right hand by the investigating officer. Fifteen wounds were communicating with the chest cavity, injuring the vital anatomical structures. The individual, according to the unit personnel, was not suffering from any physical or mental disorder and was not on any medication.

Language: en

Keywords

Forensic Medicine; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Suicide; Thoracic Injuries; Wounds, Stab