Death in the "microwave oven": A form of execution by carbonization.

abstract：:Almost 6 million people died in Poland during the Nazi occupation and about 570 thousand during the Soviet occupation. But the end of the war was not the end of the trauma. Historians estimate that at least 30 thousand people were killed during the Stalinist regime in Poland. In 2012 the Institute of National Remembra...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Ossowski A,Diepenbroek M,Zwolski M,Falis A,Wróbel M,Bykowska-Witowska M,Zielińska G,Szargut M,Kupiec T

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preliminary results concerning the use of liquid crystals (LC) in fingerprinting are given. These were based on thin layers of liquid crystals, changing colours (observed in linear polarized light) due to dissolved organic matter, transferred from fingers' surfaces. The possibility is shown of using LC to illustrate n...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Bładek J,Moszczyński J

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper focuses on likelihood ratio based evaluations of fibre evidence in cases in which there is uncertainty about whether or not the reference item available for analysis - that is, an item typically taken from the suspect or seized at his home - is the item actually worn at the time of the offence. A likelihood...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Taroni F,Biedermann A,Bozza S,Comte J,Garbolino P

更新日期：2012-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:We study in this paper the expanding behaviour of hollow point 9 mm Parabellum projectiles (Hornady XTP(®) and Speer Gold Dot(®)). We defined a deformation rate that takes into account both the diameter increase and the length reduction. We plotted the behaviour of this parameter versus impact velocity (we refer to th...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Bresson F,Ducouret J,Peyré J,Maréchal C,Delille R,Colard T,Demondion X

更新日期：2012-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The reference database of highly informative Y-chromosomal short tandem repeat (STR) haplotypes (YHRD), available online at http://ystr.charite.de, represents the largest collection of male-specific genetic profiles currently available for European populations. By September 2000, YHRD contained 4688 9-locus (so-called...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Roewer L,Krawczak M,Willuweit S,Nagy M,Alves C,Amorim A,Anslinger K,Augustin C,Betz A,Bosch E,Cagliá A,Carracedo A,Corach D,Dekairelle AF,Dobosz T,Dupuy BM,Füredi S,Gehrig C,Gusmaõ L,Henke J,Henke L,Hidding M,

更新日期：2001-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Current research literature contains very few international, cross-cultural comparison studies of persons adjudicated 'Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder' (NCRMD). This study explores and compares the demographic differences between persons found NCRMD in British Columbia, Canada and Hunan, China...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Wang X,Livingston JD,Brink J,Murphy E

更新日期：2006-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：:A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) multiplex has been developed to analyse highly degraded and low copy number (LCN) DNA template, i.e. <100 pg, for scenarios including mass disaster identification. The multiplex consists of 20 autosomal non-coding loci plus Amelogenin for sex determination, amplified in a single ...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Dixon LA,Murray CM,Archer EJ,Dobbins AE,Koumi P,Gill P

更新日期：2005-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Buprenorphine, commonly known by the trademark Temgesic, is one of the most popular drugs of abuse among the opioid-addicted young individuals in Iran. Temgesic, Bungesic, etc. are the most popular and important illicit opioid drugs in Tehran's illicit drugs black market, and are now among the most widely abused by op...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Soltaninejad K,Faryadi M,Akhgari M,Bahmanabadi L

更新日期：2007-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Reddish discoloration of exposed skin areas, called frost erythema, is an important criterion for the diagnosis of fatal hypothermia. In the present study, we used immunohistochemistry in a prospective trial to show that on the molecular level, the correlate of frost erythema is hemoglobin without hemorrhage. Furtherm...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Türk EE,Sperhake JP,Madea B,Preuss J,Tsokos M

更新日期：2006-05-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Ingestion of an unknown quantity of Ludiomil (maprotiline)-costed tablets in a suicide is described. Although maprotiline is known for over 20 years now, relatively few cases of intoxications due to maprotiline overdose have been reported. The authors report a new and quick method to analyze and determine maprotiline ...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Keller T,Zollinger U

更新日期：1997-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：:In view of a potential future use for dating hemorrhage in forensic medicine the correlation of MR relaxation parameters with time was evaluated in blood samples. A systematic relationship could be valuable for using MRI for estimating the age of hemorrhage and soft tissue hematomas particularly in clinical forensic m...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Petrovic A,Krauskopf A,Hassler E,Stollberger R,Scheurer E

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sex estimation is an integral aspect of biological anthropology. Correctly estimating sex is the first step to many subsequent analyses, such as estimating living stature or age-at-death. Klales et al. (2012) [6] provided a revised version of the Phenice (1969) [3] method that expanded the original three traits (ventr...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Kenyhercz MW,Klales AR,Stull KE,McCormick KA,Cole SJ

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Suicide attempts can be described to include all actions taken by an individual to end their life as a result of acute desperation. In parallel with the changes in the make-up of human societies both globally and in this country in recent years, suicide attempts are receiving attention in ever increasing proportions. ...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Tüzün B,Polat O,Vatansever S,Elmas I

更新日期：2000-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：:In this work, a case of deliberate self-poisoning is presented. A 14-year-old girl suddenly died during one of the several hospitalizations. Abdominal computer tomography showed a large number of metallic particles in the large intestine. Analysis of blood and internal organs for mercury and other toxic metals carried...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Lech T

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on the analysis of shrunken heads referred to our forensic laboratory for anthropological expertise, and data from both anthropological and medical literature, we propose a complete forensic procedure for the analysis of such pieces. A list of 14 original morphological criteria has been developed, based on the g...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Charlier P,Huynh-Charlier I,Brun L,Hervé C,de la Grandmaison GL

更新日期：2012-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Generalized arterial calcification in infancy is a rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormal calcification of large and medium sized arteries and marked myointimal proliferation resulting in arterial stenosis. The condition is often fatal secondary to complications of cardiac ischemia, hypertension and cardiac f...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Bolster F,Ali Z,Southall P,Fowler D

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The differentiation of intoxication courses is one of the most difficult challenges for forensic pathologists and toxicologists. The case of a 52-year-old female inpatient of a psychiatric clinic with multiple medications who died from doxepin intoxication is reported. Concentrations of doxepin metabolites and isomers...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Neukamm MA,Vogt S,Hermanns-Clausen M,Naue J,Thierauf A,Auwärter V

更新日期：2013-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Genotype and distribution of allele frequencies at 17 STRs were studied in 526 unrelated Japanese individuals using the PowerPlex 16 system and the AmpFlSTR Identifiler. ...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Hashiyada M,Itakura Y,Nagashima T,Nata M,Funayama M

更新日期：2003-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Can a mineral paper be called paper? Until now all known writing supports have been ancient stones and tablets, parchment, and paper of vegetable origin, such as papyrus and fiber pulp paper. Some years ago polymeric banknotes appeared in Australia, and in 2004 mineral paper (stone plus polymer) emerged as an ecologic...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Ezcurra M

更新日期：2012-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the major challenges in the near future is the identification of genes that affect the metabolism of different drugs. Large scale association studies that utilise single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have been considered a valuable tool for this purpose. CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, CYP3A4 and CYP1A2 were found t...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Shi Y,Xiang P,Li L,Shen M

更新日期：2011-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The alarming increase of drug mortality rates in Germany was followed by research projects to enlighten the causes of this increase. The results of the Bremen, Hamburg and Berlin studies 1991-92, led to the conclusion that specific risk constellations have to be considered in the process of improving the drug counsell...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Zenker HJ,Zenker C,Lang P

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tryptase is a neutral protease of human mast cells, and an important indicator of mast cell activation and degranulation in anaphylactic events. The elevation of serum mast cell tryptase (SMCT) is used for postmortem diagnosis of anaphylaxis. We have quantified the SMCT levels of 122 forensic autopsy cases with variou...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Nishio H,Suzuki K

更新日期：2005-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Gladiator remains from a recently unearthed cemetery in ancient Ephesus (Turkey) offer a unique opportunity for proving common theories involving the weaponry and techniques of gladiator fighting based on the evidence supplied by cranial bones. This mass grave is the first of its kind to undergo a thorough osteologica...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Kanz F,Grossschmidt K

更新日期：2006-07-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes related to chronological age are seen in both hard and soft tissue. A number of methods for age estimation have been proposed which can be classified in four categories, namely, clinical, radiological, histological and chemical analysis. In forensic odontology, age estimation based on tooth development is univ...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Khorate MM,Dinkar AD,Ahmed J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the role of time and different real-life storage conditions on the composition of different varieties of cannabis products (hashish and marijuana). Six high-potency cannabis products constituted by herbal and resin materials containing different initial concentrations of delta ...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Zamengo L,Bettin C,Badocco D,Di Marco V,Miolo G,Frison G

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eight Y-chromosome STRs were investigated in a male population sample from Córdoba region (Argentina). Complete Y-chromosomal STRs haplotypes were obtained in 100 individuals, among which 91 different haplotypes were observed. The most common haplotype was shared by 4% of the sample, while 86 haplotypes were unique. T...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Fondevila M,Jaime JC,Salas A,Lareu MV,Carracedo A

更新日期：2003-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Fingermarks that have insufficient characteristics for identification often have discernible characteristics that could form the basis for lesser degrees of correspondence or probability of occurrence within a population. Currently, those latent prints that experts judge to be insufficient for identification are not u...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Stoney DA,De Donno M,Champod C,Wertheim PA,Stoney PL

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this work, we present population genetic data of 10 X-chromosome STRs (DXS8378, DXS9898, DXS8377, HPRTB, GATA172D05, DXS7423, DXS6809, DXS7132, DXS101 and DXS6789) obtained from sample of 145 unrelated female individuals belonging to Valencia (Spain), a region located in the east of the Iberian Peninsula. All the m...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Aler M,Sánchez-Diz P,Gomes I,Gisbert M,Carracedo A,Amorim A,Gusmão L

更新日期：2007-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Stabbings have been reported as the most frequent violent crime in countries where there is a severe restriction on obtaining firearms, such as the United Kingdom. Knives, scissors, and screwdrivers, as studied in this research, are among the most commonly encountered weapons involving stabbing events. When any of the...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Sneath D,Tidy H,Wood B

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As fatal trauma to the neck is often associated with short survival times, proof of vitality may often be difficult using standard histochemical techniques. Soft tissue neck injuries resulting from strangulation by ligature or manual strangulation were examined immunohistochemically using antibodies to myoglobin, fibr...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Fieguth A,Franz D,Lessig R,Kleemann WJ

更新日期：2003-08-27 00:00:00