Journal Published Online: 01 September 2000
Volume 45, Issue 5

A : The So-Called “Ballpoint Murder”

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Transorbital intracranial injuries are uncommon but classic ophthalmologic traumas. This report describes a case of a woman who was found dead. Postmortem examination revealed a Bic® ballpoint which had penetrated her head through her right eye. Detective forces believed a murder to be the most likely cause; however, medical expert consultants indicated that a tragic accident was more likely. The case and the results of crossbow test-firing on human cadavers are presented.

Author Information

Rompen, JC
Medical Faculty, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
Meek, MF
University Hospital Groningen, RB Groningen, The Netherlands
van Andel, MV
Laboratory for Histology and Cell Biology, University of Groningen, Groningen, EZ, The Netherlands
Pages: 4
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Stock #: JFS14842J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14842J