Qualitative Analyses of Textile Damage (Cuts and Tears) Applied to Fabrics Exposed to the Decomposition of Carcasses and Associated Insect Activity in an Austral Summer

Fatal stabbings are the leading cause of homicide in countries with restricted access to firearms, such as Australia. The analysis of damage on clothing imparted by a sharp object can assist in the characterization of the weapon. However, decomposition and carrion insects can modify the features of...

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Main Authors: Sotirios Ziogos, Ian R. Dadour, Kari Pitts, Paola A. Magni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/7/618