Suicide by Bomb, with Decapitation
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2016-03
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American English
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Suicide by explosion is rare outside of the context of terrorist activities. We present a case of a man with a history of explosives expertise who committed suicide by bomb/decapitation. The case serves to remind forensic pathologists of several important issues when presented with a case involving explosives, such as ensuring the safety of all those involved in the investigation and the importance of interagency cooperation. Potentially invaluable ancillary tests at autopsy include performing radiology, collecting trace evidence, retaining clothing, ensuring the positive identity of the decedent, and recognizing the importance of documenting injury types and patterns.
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McLemore, A. M., Prahlow, S. P., & Prahlow, J. A. (2016). Suicide by Bomb, with Decapitation. Academic forensic pathology, 6(1), 140–149. doi:10.23907/2016.015
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Academic Forensic Pathology
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