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The importance of ballistics and forensic analysis in understanding the effects of high-velocity rifle wounds

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Jan 19, 2026
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What forensic indicators distinguish a graze/wedge wound to the ear from full-penetration bullet wounds in open-source imagery?

A graze or wedge wound to the ear is characterized by shallow, tangential skin and cartilage disruption with surface abrasion and limited internal damage, while a full-penetration gunshot produces an ...

Jan 7, 2026

What are the unique challenges of analyzing non-exit gunshot wounds in forensic science?

Non-exit gunshot wounds — where a projectile remains in the body or an exit defect is absent — present a constellation of forensic challenges: determining trajectory, recovering the projectile, and di...