Sharp Force Trauma

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses the research done on determining the type of instrument used in crime cases and states that the marks that are left on the bones of a crime victim are significant in determining what kind of crime took place and what type of trauma the victim may have been subjected to. The paper states that there is little material specifically related to bone morphology and cut marks, making the study of it extremely difficult. The paper, which is well documented with tables and charts, concludes that cut marks, while highly valuable in the information that they provide to investigators, are only one tool in the arsenal of information that a crime scene investigator needs.

Outline:
Review of Related Literature
Gross Characteristics of Cut Marks in Bone
Two Common Types of Carpenter Saws
Saw Cut and Bone Cross-Section
Stages of Bone Reformation
Data Analysis Procedure
Limitations of the Study
The Importance of Qualitative Research
results
Discussion, Conclusion, and Recommendations
Discussion

From the Paper:

"These saws are both carpenter saws and they are also common. They can be purchased in hardware stores, home centers, and other places and therefore they make easily-attainable weapons for individuals that are looking to commit crimes against other people. However, they do not always work well as weapons because sawing through human bone is not as easy as most people would think. Power saws are often used for this type of criminal activity, but there are places where they cannot be used and therefore hand saws must be employed."

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