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Tandem Bullets Versus Multiple Gunshot Wounds

NCJ Number
158075
Journal
Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 40 Issue: 5 Dated: (September 1995) Pages: 893-895
Author(s)
J M Jentzen; M Lutz; R Templin
Date Published
1995
Length
3 pages
Annotation
This article describes the case of a female homicide victim who was shot multiple times by two assailants.
Abstract
Four bullets recovered from the victim's head originated from two apparent entrance wounds. Three of those bullets entered through one wound. Examination of the bullets, the weapon, and the wound confirmed there were three separate gunshot discharges through an apparent single perforation. The presence of a tandem bullet was eliminated through this analysis. 6 figures and 3 references

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