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Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology
Published in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology 4/2010

01-12-2010 | Case Report

Death by black powder revolver: a case report

Authors: Joseph J. Pavelites, David Kintzele, Paul Fotia, Joseph A. Prahlow

Published in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology | Issue 4/2010

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Abstract

Deaths resulting from the use of black powder handguns are relatively uncommon compared to other firearms. We report the case of a 48 year-old woman who sustained a lethal gunshot wound to the face from a black powder revolver. Autopsy revealed extensive soot and powder deposition around the entrance wound between the right eye and nose with perforation of the skull and brain. The exit wound also contained evidence of soot. Discussion of this characteristic pattern of discharge deposition from black powder weapons is presented.
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Metadata
Title
Death by black powder revolver: a case report
Authors
Joseph J. Pavelites
David Kintzele
Paul Fotia
Joseph A. Prahlow
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 1547-769X
Electronic ISSN: 1556-2891
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-010-9177-6

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