Academic Forensic Pathology

Sexual child homicide is a very high impact event. We report an instance where an 11-year-old boy was noticed by his grandmother hanging from the silver wired drying line which they are using for hanging the clothes in the house. Examination of the crime scene, autopsy findings, toxicological and DNA analysis confirmed the manner of death as sexual child homicide in a chronically abused child. A 28-year-old male perpetrator confessed to raping and murdering the boy, with DNA evidence and the perpetrator's confession providing strong legal proof. This case underscores the importance of post-mortem examinations in determining the exact manner of death and calling for vigilance in cases of suspected abuse.

Thato M. Patlakwe

Arthur Saniotis

Nale Mvula

Concealed Homicide in a Sexually Abused Child

性虐待儿童中的隐匿性杀人

Cardinal Decio Azzolino Jr. (1623-1689), a leading figure at the Roman curia in the 17th century met in 1655 queen Christina of Sweden, arrived in Rome after her conversion to Roman Catholicism. The queen appointed the cardinal as her universal testamentary heir before her death on April 16th, 1689. Azzolino died of a sudden death shortly after, on June 8th. The article aims to question Azzolino's sudden death through the analysis of the cardinal's illnesses from which he was afflicted in the last decades of his life, examining the most likely causes of his demise.

Fabiola Zurlini

Silvia Iorio

Vera Nigrisoli Wärnhjelm

The Sudden Death of Cardinal Decio Azzolino Junior (1623–1689), the Universal Heir of Queen Christina of Sweden: A Dropsy Case?

瑞典女王克里斯蒂娜的万能继承人德西奥·阿佐利诺二世（1623-1689）突然死亡：水肿病例？

Suicide is still a global public health concern. Electrocution suicide is a rarely observed method of ending life. We reported the incident of a young electrical technician in his 30s who was brought dead to the emergency room of a hospital with a history of electrocution. A detailed examination revealed that the electric lines were attached to the left thumb and left toe and connected to the electrical plug switch (220 V). A written, signed suicide note was recovered in the room, from which it was possible to derive details about the suicide's planning and draw the conclusion that an electric current had also gone through the body. This case was unusual in the methods used, highlighting the need for multidisciplinary involvement.

Sahil Thakral

Akhilesh Pathak

Left Thumb to Left Big Toe: An Uncommon Case of Electrocution Suicide

左拇指至左大脚趾：一例罕见的电击自杀案例

Adverse effects following vaccination are well-known. While most effects are mild and transient, some may be severe or even lethal. Particularly with regard to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccinations, which were "fast-tracked," it is incumbent upon the medical community to be diligent in identifying potential vaccine-associated adverse events so that physicians and patients can make truly informed decisions when considering the risks versus benefits of vaccination.

Joseph A. Prahlow

Deaths Related to New-Onset Seizures After Vaccination

疫苗接种后新发癫痫相关死亡

Background: Sexual dimorphism plays a vital role in individual identification, and body dimensions can contribute to establishing a biological profile for identification purposes. Aims and Objectives: To determine the reliability of the Heel–Ball Index (HBI) in estimating sex from foot dimensions and footprint dimensions and also to investigate the potential of dimensions and indices, using a standardized value, in estimating sex, from foot dimensions and footprint dimensions. Materials and Methods: In this study, a group of 112 young Indian adults aged 18 to 22, consisting of 56 males and 56 females, was examined. The foot breadth at ball (BBAL) and foot breadth at heel (BHEL) of both feet were measured using sliding digital calipers from foot and footprint dimensions. Results: Significant sexual dimorphism was observed in BBAL, BHEL, and HBI (HBI = BHEL/BBAL × 100) measurements in both feet of both sexes. Conclusion: HBI yielded better accuracy for foot dimensions than footprint dimensions. It was also found that utilizing absolute foot dimensions (BBAL and BHEL) yielded more accurate results in estimating sex compared to the HBI, which is calculated as a ratio of absolute measurements.

Suraj S. Shetty

M. A. S. Ananthan

Varsha A. Shetty

Nevin Tom

Aashi Verma

Mahabalesh Shetty

Smitha Rani

Sex Estimation Using Heel–Ball Index: A Metric-Based Comparative Study on Foot and Footprint Dimensions

使用跟趾指数进行性别估计：基于足部和足迹尺寸的比较研究

Introduction Forensic pathologists are the only medical specialists who routinely testify in courts of law as part of their occupation. As such, one element of their training involves learning how to testify responsibly and competently. Individuals qualified as experts are permitted to offer opinions in order to assist the triers of fact. Results We review the forensic pathologist's primary role as an expert witness which is to lay out concepts clearly, methodically, and objectively, in medicine, pathophysiology, toxicology, and injury, to convey these concepts with understandable, plain language, and to explain how certain evidence, physical, medical, and historical, supports their conclusions and/or presents limitations. Discussion We discuss various components about testifying in court, some common expert questions posed to the forensic pathologist, and what concepts and facts they might consider when answering them. We do not offer a prescription as to how one should answer these questions specifically, but rather we provide a single resource that summarizes some of the key issues that may arise in court for the forensic pathologist.

James R. Gill

Susan F. Ely

Forensic Pathologist Testimony, Part 1: Common Questions and Considerations

法医病理学家证词，第1部分：常见问题与考虑

ISSN	1925-3621
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Publication Information	Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc.，Publishing cycle: ，Journal Type: journal，Open Access Journals: No
Basic data	Year of publication: 2011，Proportion of original research papers: 0.00%，Self Citation Rate:N.A.， Gold OA Rate: 0.00%

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Concealed Homicide in a Sexually Abused Child

The Sudden Death of Cardinal Decio Azzolino Junior (1623–1689), the Universal Heir of Queen Christina of Sweden: A Dropsy Case?

Left Thumb to Left Big Toe: An Uncommon Case of Electrocution Suicide

Deaths Related to New-Onset Seizures After Vaccination

Sex Estimation Using Heel–Ball Index: A Metric-Based Comparative Study on Foot and Footprint Dimensions

Concealed Homicide in a Sexually Abused Child

The Sudden Death of Cardinal Decio Azzolino Junior (1623–1689), the Universal Heir of Queen Christina of Sweden: A Dropsy Case?

Deaths Related to New-Onset Seizures After Vaccination

Left Thumb to Left Big Toe: An Uncommon Case of Electrocution Suicide

Forensic Pathologist Testimony, Part 1: Common Questions and Considerations