Journal Published Online: 01 January 1994
Volume 39, Issue 1

Artefact in Forensic Medicine: Postmortem Rodent Activity

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

The human body may be attacked by a variety of animals. It is a potential source of confounding marks for forensic practitioners when unmasking criminal activity. A case that posed some problems for the crime scene investigators on discovering a dead body indoors, which had both ears missing is discussed. The suspicion initially was that of homicidal mutilation of the corpse. A general awareness of artefactual postmortem animal activity may avoid their misinterpretation. This short report acknowledges a persistent paucity in the forensic literature on the subject of human remains and postmortem animal activity.

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Patel, F
UMDS Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospitals, University of London, London, England
Pages: 4
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Stock #: JFS13594J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13594J