Hidden weapon (blade of a knife) in a case of homicidal stab wound-a case report.

ABSTRACT

A case of Homicidal stab wound to the chest was autopsied at Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Pt. J.N.M. Medical College, Raipur (C.G.). The blade of a knife (on exploration of the track of the stab wound), was found in situ within the chest cavity, with tip of knife being thrust in one of the thoracic vertebral body. The handle of the weapon was missing. The metallic blade was not visible from outside. Right lung and heart have sustained injuries along the track of the wound. The tip of the weapon has cut and was present in situ in 0.5 cms depth of the vertebral body. Beside stab wound only two contusions on back and one abrasion on forehead were present on the body.