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A nationwide forensic case-series of femicides in Italy – Part 2: Clues to its epidemiology, prediction and prevention 意大利全国范围的法医案件-第2部分:其流行病学,预测和预防的线索。
IF 1.4 4区 医学
Legal Medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102708
Rossana Cecchi , Jessika Camatti , Anna Laura Santunione , Marco Vinceti , Tommaso Filippini , Riccardo Mazzoli , Alice Buzzelli , Alessandra De Martina , Graziamaria Corbi , Carlo Pietro Campobasso , Alessandra Sannella , Paolo Fais , Susi Pelotti , Arianna Giorgetti , Elena Lacchè , Andrea Verzeletti , Bianca Beltrame , Riccardo Zoia , Lorenzo Franceschetti , Giulia Vignali , Raffaella Marino
{"title":"A nationwide forensic case-series of femicides in Italy – Part 2: Clues to its epidemiology, prediction and prevention","authors":"Rossana Cecchi ,&nbsp;Jessika Camatti ,&nbsp;Anna Laura Santunione ,&nbsp;Marco Vinceti ,&nbsp;Tommaso Filippini ,&nbsp;Riccardo Mazzoli ,&nbsp;Alice Buzzelli ,&nbsp;Alessandra De Martina ,&nbsp;Graziamaria Corbi ,&nbsp;Carlo Pietro Campobasso ,&nbsp;Alessandra Sannella ,&nbsp;Paolo Fais ,&nbsp;Susi Pelotti ,&nbsp;Arianna Giorgetti ,&nbsp;Elena Lacchè ,&nbsp;Andrea Verzeletti ,&nbsp;Bianca Beltrame ,&nbsp;Riccardo Zoia ,&nbsp;Lorenzo Franceschetti ,&nbsp;Giulia Vignali ,&nbsp;Raffaella Marino","doi":"10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102708","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102708","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Femicides are grievous, but little is known about risk factors and preventive measures. We present the results of a study conducted across 27 Italian Forensic Institutes. We analyzed 1,238 cases of female homicide and, adopting the definition of femicide as the murder due to the failure to recognize women’s right to self-determination, we identified 410 cases as femicides and 395 as non-femicides Current partners were identified as aggressors in a much larger proportion of femicide cases (241 femicides vs. 145 non-femicides; odds ratio (OR) of femicide 2.46, 95 % CI 1.85–3.27), such association being more pronounced for ex-partners (102 vs. 11; OR 11.56, 95 % CI 6.10–21.92). Sharp weapons showed a higher frequency in femicides (168 vs. 140; OR 1.26, 95 % CI 0.95–1.68). Femicides were more often associated with bodies found in vehicles (31 vs. 9; OR 3.50, 95 % CI 1.64–7.45) and outdoor (68 vs. 43; OR 1.62, 95 % CI 1.08–2.45).</div><div>There was an indication of femicides being more frequently associated with overkilling (87/323 vs. 71/324; OR 1.24, 95 % CI 0.88–1.76) and even more with lesions located in erogenous zones (94/316 vs. 70/325; OR 1.38, 95 % CI: 0.97–1.95). However, the strongest (though statistically imprecise) association emerged for overkilling in erogenous zones (12/398 vs. 6/389; OR 1.95, 95 % CI: 0.72–5.25). The number of lesions showed a nonlinear association with femicide likelihood.</div><div>These findings offer forensic indicators that could contribute in predicting and potentially prevent femicide occurrence in a Western population such as the Italian one.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49913,"journal":{"name":"Legal Medicine","volume":"78 ","pages":"Article 102708"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145087950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Analytical pit-holes in the determination of carboxyhemoglobin saturation in thermally denatured coagulated blood samples 热变性凝固血液样品中碳氧血红蛋白饱和度测定中的分析缺陷。
IF 1.4 4区 医学
Legal Medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102709
Jun Yoshida, Kazuya Mori, Akane Nishi, Fumiya Morioka, Kei Okino, Munehiro Katagi, Takako Sato
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Enhancing the detection of ECMO-related morphological changes: a post-mortem observational study and systematic review 加强ecmo相关形态学改变的检测:一项死后观察研究和系统综述。
IF 1.4 4区 医学
Legal Medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102713
Andrea Scatena , Julia Lazzari , Pietro Bertini , Valentina Bugelli , Marco Di Paolo
{"title":"Enhancing the detection of ECMO-related morphological changes: a post-mortem observational study and systematic review","authors":"Andrea Scatena ,&nbsp;Julia Lazzari ,&nbsp;Pietro Bertini ,&nbsp;Valentina Bugelli ,&nbsp;Marco Di Paolo","doi":"10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102713","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102713","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a crucial life-support technology used in intensive care medicine for patients with severe cardiorespiratory failure who do not respond to conventional treatments. While ECMO can be lifesaving, it is a complex procedure that demands a multidisciplinary approach and a thorough understanding of its indications, contraindications, complications, and limitations. The application of ECMO also presents significant challenges for forensic medicine, as patients who undergo ECMO and later die may exhibit physiological changes that can lead to discrepancies between pre-mortem and post-mortem diagnoses. These changes can complicate the interpretation of autopsy findings and impact forensic conclusions. “A systematic review along with eight cases studies dealing with patients died after treatment with ECMO have been reported”. Each case underwent forensic autopsy to illustrate the potential post-mortem changes associated with ECMO and highlight the importance of understanding these effects when evaluating forensic cases. The authors propose a procedure for conducting an external examination before initiating ECMO treatment or during the initial hours of treatment to document and preserve the clinical condition in cases of forensic interest. This approach aims to provide a clearer and more accurate basis for forensic analysis, ensuring that any alterations due to ECMO are properly accounted for during autopsy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49913,"journal":{"name":"Legal Medicine","volume":"78 ","pages":"Article 102713"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145092936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Commotio cordis: Insights from a case of blunt chest trauma and a road map for the correct diagnosis 心动症:钝性胸外伤1例及正确诊断指南。
IF 1.4 4区 医学
Legal Medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102714
Francesco Calabrò , Alessandra Puggioni , Davide Machado , Valentina Bugelli
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Postmortem computed tomography-based evaluation of brain decomposition: Correlation with postmortem interval and cause-of-death determinability 基于死后计算机断层扫描的脑分解评估:与死后间隔和死因确定的相关性。
IF 1.4 4区 医学
Legal Medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102710
Haruki Fukuda , Hiroyuki Tokue , Miyuki Shiraishi , Takuya Ishikawa , Akari Kimimura , Kensuke Takatsu , Kouji Oka , Rieko Kubo , Tadashi Hosoya
{"title":"Postmortem computed tomography-based evaluation of brain decomposition: Correlation with postmortem interval and cause-of-death determinability","authors":"Haruki Fukuda ,&nbsp;Hiroyuki Tokue ,&nbsp;Miyuki Shiraishi ,&nbsp;Takuya Ishikawa ,&nbsp;Akari Kimimura ,&nbsp;Kensuke Takatsu ,&nbsp;Kouji Oka ,&nbsp;Rieko Kubo ,&nbsp;Tadashi Hosoya","doi":"10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102710","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102710","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Accurately estimating the postmortem interval (PMI) is essential for forensic investigations. Brain decomposition observed on postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) may provide useful markers to estimate PMI; however, this approach has not been extensively studied. The aim of this study was to classify and quantify brain decomposition using PMCT findings and to investigate its association with PMI, determinability of cause of death, and environmental factors.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We retrospectively analyzed 176 adult autopsy cases involving preautopsy PMCT. Brain decomposition was classified into five stages using the visual PMCT findings and quantified using brain area-to-length ratios on axial computed tomography slices. Associations between the PMI and determinability of the cause of death were assessed using correlation and regression analyses.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Brain decomposition stage and quantitative indices showed strong correlations with PMI (<em>ρ</em> = 0.61 to − 0.69), with high predictive performance for estimating PMI ≥ 7–60 days (area under the curves [AUCs]: 0.904–0.984). Brain area ratio showed the highest accuracy for estimating PMI ≥ 60 days (AUC = 0.984, cutoff ≤ 60.7 %). The rate of undetermined causes of death increased from 7.1 % in stage 0 to 92.9 % in Stage IV. Brain deformation ratio was positively correlated with seasonal effects (<em>p</em> = 0.0017).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>PMCT-based assessment of brain decomposition may provide objective markers for estimating late PMIs and assist in evaluating the likelihood of cause-of-death in decomposed bodies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49913,"journal":{"name":"Legal Medicine","volume":"78 ","pages":"Article 102710"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145076444","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The role of legal medicine in the reconstruction of fatalities due to tractor rollovers: from evidence to proof 法律医学在重建因拖拉机侧翻死亡事故中的作用:从证据到证据
IF 1.4 4区 医学
Legal Medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102711
Ugo Da Broi , Francesco Simonit , Alessio Cappelli , Sirio Cividino , Mauro Zaninelli , Rexson Tse , Jack Garland , Benjamin Ondruschka , Lorenzo Desinan
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A pilot study on the relationship between a variable number tandem repeat polymorphism and monoamine oxidase A protein expression in the human brain 可变数串联重复序列多态性与人脑单胺氧化酶A蛋白表达关系的初步研究。
IF 1.4 4区 医学
Legal Medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102707
Aya Matsusue , Mio Takayama , Naoto Tani , Brian Waters , Masayuki Kashiwagi , Takaki Ishikawa
{"title":"A pilot study on the relationship between a variable number tandem repeat polymorphism and monoamine oxidase A protein expression in the human brain","authors":"Aya Matsusue ,&nbsp;Mio Takayama ,&nbsp;Naoto Tani ,&nbsp;Brian Waters ,&nbsp;Masayuki Kashiwagi ,&nbsp;Takaki Ishikawa","doi":"10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102707","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102707","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) catalyzes the oxidative deamination of amine neurotransmitters and xenobiotics. The <em>MAOA</em> gene is located on the X chromosome and has a functional variable number tandem repeat (VNTR) polymorphism of 30 bp repeats in the promoter region (<em>MAOA</em>-uVNTR). The <em>MAOA</em>-uVNTR polymorphism has been associated with transcriptional activity. We herein examined the frequencies of <em>MAOA</em>-uVNTR alleles in 21 cases in which amphetamines or psychotropic drugs were not detected in blood or urine samples (ND cases). We also investigated MAOA protein expression levels in the brains of these cases. In ND cases, brain MAOA expression levels were significantly higher in males with 4-repeat alleles and females who were homozygous for 4-repeat alleles (4 + 4/4 genotype group) than in males with 3-repeat alleles and females who were homozygous for 3-repeat alleles (3 + 3/3 genotype group) (<em>p</em> = 0.0395). Collectively, these results indicate that the <em>MAOA</em>-uVNTR polymorphism affects the brain expression level of MAOA in ND cases.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49913,"journal":{"name":"Legal Medicine","volume":"78 ","pages":"Article 102707"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145092981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Comparative analysis of skin microbiome across 10 sites in Koreans for forensic applications: a pilot study 韩国10个地点用于法医应用的皮肤微生物组的比较分析:一项试点研究。
IF 1.4 4区 医学
Legal Medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102706
Hye-Seon Cho , Ji-woo Lee , Ha-Eun Cha , Jooree Seo , Si-Keun Lim
{"title":"Comparative analysis of skin microbiome across 10 sites in Koreans for forensic applications: a pilot study","authors":"Hye-Seon Cho ,&nbsp;Ji-woo Lee ,&nbsp;Ha-Eun Cha ,&nbsp;Jooree Seo ,&nbsp;Si-Keun Lim","doi":"10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102706","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102706","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Various microorganisms have a symbiotic relationship with human skin cells, influenced by intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The composition of the human microbiome varies based on the skin site. To investigate the microbial characteristics of different skin sites in Koreans, microbiome samples were collected from the scalp, forehead, cheek, retroauricular crease, cervical vertebrae, axilla, palm, lateral finger, femur, and plantar skin. The concentrations of human and bacterial DNA were quantified, and QIIME2 and MicrobiomeAnalyst platforms were used for microbial analysis. Forehead and cheek microbiome compositions were similar, with higher proportions of <em>Streptococcus</em> than that at other sites. Palm and lateral finger microbiome compositions were also similar, with higher proportions of <em>Haemophilus</em> than that at other sites. <em>Lawsonella</em> was specifically observed on the scalp, while <em>Mycoplasma</em> was found on cervical vertebrae. <em>Staphylococcus</em>, observed on all sites, was particularly predominant on axilla. The microbial composition of plantar was distinct, with no prevalent genus compared to that at other sites. Further research analyzing skin microbiomes from forensic evidence could help identify the origin of skin samples, aiding in crime scene reconstruction. Comparing our findings from Korean participants with international studies, it suggests that expanding research to include diverse populations could reveal regional and national differences in skin microbiomes, providing valuable insights for forensic science.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49913,"journal":{"name":"Legal Medicine","volume":"78 ","pages":"Article 102706"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Fatal case of Daisley-Barton Syndrome: A case report with Review of the literature 戴斯利-巴顿综合征致死性1例报告并文献复习
IF 1.4 4区 医学
Legal Medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102704
LN. Abisha Tino , Deepu Mathew , Vinod Ashok Chaudhari , P.Keerthi Kumaran , Sanjay Sriram , S. Santhakumar
{"title":"Fatal case of Daisley-Barton Syndrome: A case report with Review of the literature","authors":"LN. Abisha Tino ,&nbsp;Deepu Mathew ,&nbsp;Vinod Ashok Chaudhari ,&nbsp;P.Keerthi Kumaran ,&nbsp;Sanjay Sriram ,&nbsp;S. Santhakumar","doi":"10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102704","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102704","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Daisley-Barton Syndrome is a rare but distinct systemic manifestation of paraquat poisoning, characterized by the development of spontaneous pneumothorax and/or pneumomediastinum. We report the case of an adult male in his 40 s, who presented with abdominal pain and vomiting following ingestion of approximately 200 mL of paraquat. Initial management included gastric lavage and supportive care. Over the following days, he developed mucosal ulcerations involving the lips, tongue, and oral cavity, along with progressive respiratory distress. Imaging revealed pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum. Despite intensive care, the patient died due to respiratory failure. Autopsy revealed extensive pulmonary hemorrhage, necrosis, and diffuse alveolar damage consistent with paraquat toxicity. A literature search was conducted using major databases, and relevant case reports describing Daisley-Barton Syndrome were identified. We compared clinical features, radiological findings, outcomes, and autopsy details, where available. Our case is unique in providing both detailed clinical and autopsy findings. The comparison reinforces the diagnostic significance of spontaneous pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum as hallmark features of the syndrome and highlights the variability in clinical course and outcomes. This report emphasizes the importance of early recognition and the role of autopsy in confirming diagnosis and understanding the underlying pathophysiology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49913,"journal":{"name":"Legal Medicine","volume":"78 ","pages":"Article 102704"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145049023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Differences between accidents and suicides in river drowning cases based on forensic autopsy information in a part of Japan 基于日本部分地区法医尸检信息的河中溺水事故与自杀的差异
IF 1.4 4区 医学
Legal Medicine Pub Date : 2025-09-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102705
Kurumi Kokusho , Ayako Himemiya-Hakucho , Izumi Takase
{"title":"Differences between accidents and suicides in river drowning cases based on forensic autopsy information in a part of Japan","authors":"Kurumi Kokusho ,&nbsp;Ayako Himemiya-Hakucho ,&nbsp;Izumi Takase","doi":"10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102705","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.legalmed.2025.102705","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The number of drowning deaths worldwide is increasing, and preventive measures are being developed on a global scale. However, unlike the global trend, elderly people account for most drowning deaths in Japan, which suggests that unique surveys and measures are required. In this study, we analyzed forensic autopsy cases of river drowning in a part of Japan to reveal the characteristics of the deaths and of finding of the deceased.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We retrospectively investigated river drowning cases for which a forensic autopsy was performed from 2012 to 2021 in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. Various factors were examined statistically for comparison of accidents and suicides.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The accident group tended to be older and many had cognitive impairments or reduced mobility, while the suicide group tended to be younger, with a higher proportion in their 50 s and 60 s. Many cases in both groups occurred within 6 h of the last confirmed contact. The suicide cases were reported as missing more frequently than the accident cases. The accident cases tended to occur in smaller, more familiar rivers, while suicide cases tended to occur in larger rivers further from home. Preventive measures such as guardrails or fences were present in 81.8 % of the suicide cases and 22.0 % of the accident cases.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This study highlights the importance of timely searches, innovative preventive measures, and societal awareness focused on people with mental and cognitive problems to address the underlying factors contributing to drowning in rivers due to accident and suicide in Japan.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49913,"journal":{"name":"Legal Medicine","volume":"78 ","pages":"Article 102705"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145026693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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