[hermantheshocker]

Some of the stuff I work on doesn't make the cut so I thought about gathering them up in a single post. So basically it's images I have little or no info about or I've decided that they don't get their own thread, for example, because of low image/content quality, lack of backstory or additional info/knowledge, possibly uninteresting, only one image but not very special. I still do the usual image work including upscaling and color correction as needed, as I prefer to have my content high quality and educational.

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Case 1


Fig1.1 An incised wound of the neck.

An incised wound of the neck. Note that it is longer on the skin surface than it is deep. Incised wounds can also be referred to as “cutting” injuries. They result from contact with a sharp-edged object, with the force of impact running in a direction that is roughly parallel (or tangential) to the skin surface. If the object inflicting the injury is in motion, an incised wound can be thought of as resulting from a slashing action of the object. Typically, the angles at either end of an incised wound will have a sharp appearance. Determining the direction that an incised wound was inflicted – for example, from right to left across the neck, or from left to right – is not usually possible, unless small tags of skin can be seen “rolled-up” along the margin of the wound, in a fashion similar to certain abrasions where the direction of force can be determined.

Incised wounds produced by smooth-edged blades and serrated-edged blades can be indistinguishable from one another; however, serrated weapons may produce surrounding superficial skin injuries as described above. Alternatively, there may be similar marks elsewhere on the skin surface, distant from stab and incised wounds. As with clusters of stab wounds, incised wounds can also be clustered.

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Case 2


Fig2.1 An example of overkill.

An example of overkill, in which excessive stab and incised wounds have been inflicted in this murder victim. Overkilling in the Forensic Medicine field is known as a specific type of homicide where the number of inflicted injuries greatly surpasses the number of fatal ones. Sharp force injuries predominate, and are often localized on the torso, neck and limbs, while blunt force injuries are localized mostly on the head. There is no significant dominance between the sexes of the victims, mostly they are in their 40-50′s. Victims with reduced abilities to resist predominated (mostly women), which is correlated with the position of their body (lying or sitting) at the begging of the incident. Also overkilling victims more often suffer from defensive injuries and post mortem trauma.

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Case 3


Fig3.1 Suicidal plastic bag suffocation.

USA. A case of simple asphyxia combined with external airway obstruction by a plastic bag, in a suicidal drug overdose. Simple asphyxia is a term that is used by some to describe a lack of environmental oxygen. This can occur in a variety of settings. In one, a person is confined within a space that initially contains oxygen, but is such that no additional oxygen can enter the space. Another variation of the simple asphyxia category involves a localized enclosed space that encompasses the victim’s head/face region. The classic example involves a plastic bag over the head. Once all the oxygen within the bag is consumed, unconsciousness ensues, followed by death.

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Case 4


Fig4.1 Autoerotic death with freon gas.

An autoerotic asphyxia death in which the cross-dressed victim used duct tape, various ligature mechanisms, and freon gas. Autoerotic asphyxia is a type of intentional asphyxial activity that is typically, but not always, performed in isolation as a means of increasing sexual arousal and experience. Apparently, the relative hypoxia (decreased blood oxygen) associated with autoerotic asphyxia somehow leads to heightened sexual response. The typical participant is a relatively young adult male, although cases do occur in older men, and rare cases have been described in women. It should be stressed here that these cases represent accidental deaths, even though the initial appearance may suggest suicide. A frequent pronouncement during the initial police investigation is, “this is the strangest suicide I’ve ever seen.”

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Case 5


Fig5.1 Massive body injuries in a single-engine airplane pilot who crashed at high speed.


Fig5.2 The pilot after clothing removal.

Massive body injury in a pilot who crashed at high speed (after clothing removal). An aircraft crash typically involves major forces. As such, massive injury can result, such that bodies can become severely disfigured or fragmented. A general rule of thumb is that if the aircraft is recognizable, there is a good chance that the body(ies) will be intact, or at least partially intact. In contrast, if the aircraft is in pieces, the body(ies) will be in pieces. Thermal injuries can further obscure bodies. It should be noted that persons on the ground at the site of the crash may also be killed.

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Case 6


Fig6.1 Man beaten and tortured and killed.

USA. This victim was beaten and tortured before he was shot in the head, stuffed in a 55-gal drum, and dumped. Torture is a severe form of violence and is universally condemned as a violation of human rights. In areas where gang violence is prevalent, it often intersects with other social issues, such as poverty, drug abuse, and community breakdown. Efforts to combat gang violence typically involve a comprehensive approach, including law enforcement, community engagement, and addressing the underlying social and economic factors that contribute to gang activities.

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[Caf002]

Great post, Herman!

[ride]

Its been awhile, Herm. I was getting worried, but I checked out your site so I knew you were ok. Great post as usual.

[mr_feelgood]

For the 100th one you should make a top 10 or something

[REVZZYBAN]

Food Lion grocery plastic bag.

[LadyNightmare]

I do look forward to your posts!!!

[RoadRash]

Phenomenal !!!!! The body of the pilot was crazy. Makes sense, but crazy nonetheless.