[Simulated powder tattooing in gunshots through glass plates]

Arch Kriminol. 1994 Sep-Oct;194(3-4):105-10.
[Article in German]

Abstract

A case of homicide (two shots through a sheet of glass) is reported with regard to "pseudo-powder-tattooing" (irregular stippling of skin due to fragments of glass). The findings are compared with real powder-tattooing as seen in cases of intermediate-range gunshot wounds.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Facial Injuries / pathology*
  • Glass*
  • Homicide / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Skin / injuries
  • Skin / pathology
  • Theft / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Thoracic Injuries / pathology*
  • Wounds, Gunshot / pathology*
  • Wounds, Penetrating / pathology