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J Clin Forensic Med
; 10(3): 165-8, 2003 Sep.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15275012
RESUMEN
The reconstruction of the mechanism of a fatal gunshot wound inflicted with a zip gun is presented. The joint investigation of medico-legal team and firearms experts teams resulted in an explanation of the unusual distribution of gunpowder encountered around the entry wound. Although the use of crude home-made weapons associated with various criminal activities and suicide is widespread, the forensic literature on this subject is sparse especially concerning tests conducted on the weapon.