Fatal arrow wounds

Hain, J.R.

Journal of Forensic Sciences 34(3): 691-693

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0022-1198
PMID: 2738568
Document Number: 338022
Two instances of fatal arrow wounds are described, one by a field-tip (target arrowhead), the other by a broadhead (large-game hunting arrowhead). The essential characteristics of the two types of wounds are discussed. In particular, the field-tip can closely simulate a bullet wound by causing a circular entrance hole with abraded margins, whereas the broadhead can create unusual radiating incised wounds.

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