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Postmortem wounds caused by cookie-cutter sharks (Isistius species): an autopsy case of a drowning victim

Authors: Takahito Hayashi, Eri Higo, Hideki Orito, Kazutoshi Ago, Mamoru Ogata

Published in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology | Issue 1/2015

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A woman in her late 50s was found deceased and floating in an ocean bay in a temperate region (N31°33′48″, E130°33′55″) surrounded by wave dissipation blocks. The woman’s appearance was orderly, except for her sweater, which was turned up to her face. Her jacket, shoes, and bag were found on a nearby block. The police investigation ascertained that she suffered from depression and had previously contemplated suicide. No suicide note or farewell letters were found. She was last seen alive, by relatives, approximately 6 days earlier. …

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Title: Postmortem wounds caused by cookie-cutter sharks (Isistius species): an autopsy case of a drowning victim
Authors: Takahito Hayashi
Eri Higo
Hideki Orito
Kazutoshi Ago
Mamoru Ogata
Publication date: 01-03-2015
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology / Issue 1/2015
Print ISSN: 1547-769X
Electronic ISSN: 1556-2891
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-014-9597-9

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Postmortem wounds caused by cookie-cutter sharks (Isistius species): an autopsy case of a drowning victim

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