Analysis of 4 Cases of Electrocution due to Direct Current Electronic Hunter.
10.12116/j.issn.1004-5619.2019.05.015
- Author:
Long Long ZHU
1
;
Fang TONG
1
;
Yue LIANG
1
;
Ten Zin LOPSONG
1
;
Wei Sheng HUANG
1
;
Yu Luo LIU
1
;
Yi Wu ZHOU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Forensic Medicine, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
forensic pathology;
electric injuries;
electronic hunter;
direct current high voltage;
electric mark
- MeSH:
Cadaver;
Electric Injuries/pathology*;
Electricity/adverse effects*;
Fatal Outcome;
Forensic Pathology/methods*;
Humans;
Lower Extremity
- From:
Journal of Forensic Medicine
2019;35(5):592-595
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective To summarize the characteristics of cases of electrocution due to direct current （DC） electronic hunter, and to provide references for forensic identification. Methods Four cases of electrocution due to DC electronic hunter were collected. Statistical analysis was carried out from the perspective of the scene and electric marks distribution, damage characteristics and histopathological changes. Results All the 4 cases of electrocution were accidental events. There were multiple electric marks, most of which were located in the lower limbs with serious damage. Some strip type electric marks were visible. Conclusion The distribution, morphological characteristics and severity of the electric marks caused by DC electronic hunter are different from those of the ordinary low-voltage alternating current damage. It is alerting that there would be actions of destroying the scene and abandoning the corpse in such cases.
