[hermantheshocker]

This individual has a contact gunshot wound on the forehead. Note the split by tears radiating from a central region of the wound where the end of the muzzle of the gun was pressed against the skin. When a gun is fired, a cloud of hot gas is expressed from the end of the muzzle along with the projectile.



In a contact gunshot wound of the head, these gases are forced between the scalp and the cranial bones and build up pressure along its path. The pressure is eventually released as the scalp tears.


Example of another individual with a contact gunshot wound on the forehead.



Head injuries (the most common of which are contusions, abrasions, and lacerations) are of particular importance because they provide information about the type, location, and severity of force applied to the head. Careful examination and documentation of the presence or absence of injury is a vital component of forensic casework. Never consider photographs to be an unnecessary expense. Even when they illustrate a paucity or complete lack of findings (pertinent negative), they have the potential to make or break a case.

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[soja]

love how you go above and beyond with your posts, hermantheshocker. you make DR proud. keep up the great work.

[ride]

Reminds me of the swastika carved to Colonel Hans Landa's forehead at the end of Inglorious Basterds

[hermantheshocker]

Originally Posted by soja ↗

love how you go above and beyond with your posts, hermantheshocker. you make DR proud. keep up the great work.

Thank you!

[Vixənn]

I agree with soja.
I love all your posts.
they're all so informative & intriguing.

[hermantheshocker]

Originally Posted by Vixənn ↗

I agree with soja.
I love all your posts.
they're all so informative & intriguing.

Thanks! I try my best to find interesting stuff, mostly forensics

[Bruiseviolet]

Didn't even know entrance wounds could do that, thanks for informative post.

[Karma]

Same here Soja. That’s what I love. So informative.

[Lrrr]

This is interesting, it looks similar to the way shotgun cartridges break into shapes