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One house, two bodies: Investigating non‐traumatic companion deaths and challenges in the ...
Companion deaths have received little attention in the forensic literature, especially those resulting from natural causes. These include so‐called "Philemon and Bauci" deaths, referring to the natural demise of two emotionally bonded individuals, occurring within brief...
Fragmentation characteristics of long bones resulting from impact of different ammunition...
Firearm violence has continued to increase, yet there remains a gap in the literature surrounding GSW fracture patterns to long bones. The majority of GSW research is centered on the cranium or thoracic bones, as they are most affiliated with fatal injuries. The present study exa...
Relationships between meaning and purpose in life, life satisfaction, and occupational...
This study aimed to examine the relationships among meaning and purpose in life, life satisfaction, and occupational burnout among forensic medicine specialists and autopsy technicians. Additionally, the impact of individual and professional variables, including autopsy frequency...
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A blow fly (Diptera: Calliphoridae) pre‐colonization interval dataset for improving...
Forensic entomology currently represents a precise and accurate approach for estimating the minimum postmortem interval (PMIMIN) in medicolegal death investigations. However, this field would greatly benefit from baseline data regarding the early stages of body exposure before in...
Homicide by patients with schizophrenia: Two rare cases
While the majority of individuals with schizophrenia do not engage in violent behavior, the presence of the disorder is associated with a modestly increased risk of violence, particularly within familial contexts. Parricide — defined as the killing of a parent — is a rare but...
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Beyond the numbers: Critical analysis of the role of postmortem tryptase in the forensic...
The postmortem diagnosis of anaphylaxis remains a forensic challenge due to the lack of specific external signs. Tryptase, a mast cell‐derived protease, has emerged as a potential biomarker for fatal anaphylaxis. This systematic review critically examined 40 studies published bet...
Unusual case of death by grinder
Suicides by power tools such as grinders are rare and present significant challenges in forensic investigation. Accurate differentiation between suicidal, homicidal, or accidental injuries is crucial, particularly when the circumstances surrounding the death are ambiguous. We rep...