[Homicide by bow and arrow].
Since the invention of firearms, arrow wounds represent a rarity in the daily routine of forensic pathologists. In the present paper, we describe a homicide by a broadhead arrow shot from a compound bow in a domestic environment. Based on this homicide, we discuss the characteristics of the lesion caused by broadhead arrows and field-tip arrows. We look critically at the free saleability of this equipment mostly used for sport shooting in Germany.
Germerott
Tanja
T
Institut für Rechtsmedizin der Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover.
Jänisch
Stefanie
S
Tröger
Hans Dieter
HD
Günther
Detlef
D
D000328:Adult; D001344:Autopsy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D019567:Back Injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006708:Homicide / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D054041:Weapons / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000473:pathology*