Scientific Aspects of Forensic Medicine

Veterinary Aspects of Forensic Medicine, Wild Animals

into the rectum. Use of an injection to introduce venom would likely be noticed by the victim and should leave some mark. As death is rarely very rapid, there would usually be time for the victim to make known that he/she had been attacked, but this might not always be the case. Introduction of a venomous animal, especially a snake or scorpion, into sleeping quarters, might also result in effec...

[Multiple homicide. Forensic medicine and criminal aspects].

36 human beings, of whom the youngest was one and a half years and the oldest 76 years old, fell victims to 16 multiple homicides each committed by one perpetrator. 7 of the homicides were committed outside the family and other lasting relationships. 9 homicides can be assigned to the group of "family tragedies". As far as the victims of the first group are concerned, the course of events in co...

[Forensic aspects of schizophrenia].

Recent research has shown a clear association between schizophrenia and violent behaviour, which cannot be completely explained by co-morbid substance abuse or personality disorders. This increased risk for delinquent behaviour becomes apparent in acts of severe violent crime. Individuals who frequent the penal system often have a history of acute and chronic mental illness, as well as signific...

Forensic Medicine

Forensic Medicine

Professor Harvey Littixjohn has made an important contribution to medico-legal literature by publishing an atlas of selected medico-legal subjects from specimens in his collection. The chief feature of the book is the numerous splendid illustrations. Short descriptions of these and introductions to the various subjects are also given. Illustrations in medico-legal works are frequently unconvinc...