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Hit-Run Murders: Examination of the Body

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In most homicides a list of suspected persons can be obtained without much difficulty by the investigating officers. The victim's family, friends, or other associates are the most common examples. Hit-run murders, however, present a different problem in that rarely is there any relationship whatever between the victim and the driver of the vehicle.Thus, the police must rely almost entirely on the physical evidence found at the scene and the examination of the victim to furnish any leads to narrow the field of search for the guilty person. We will confine our remarks to the examination of the victim and his clothing as sources of medicolegal information to assist in the investigation. . EXAMINATION AT CRIME SCENE

If at all possible, the medical examiner should visit the death scene, but if he cannot do this, there are certain details which the police investi- gator can furnish the medical examiner that will be of great value in the interpretation of injuries...

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Reconstruction Of Hit And Run Vehicle Type Based On Uncommon Run Over Injuries

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ABSTRACT

The main objective of investigations in hit-and-run accidents is to trace the vehicle. This is a significant challenge when there is no eye witness. It is easy when vehicle is a car or heavy vehicle since it leaves expected injury patterns. Following case discussion is based on a body found roadside with uncommon run-over injuries. An unidentified body with injuries was found roadside in supine position. There were no eyewitnesses. Autopsy revealed three groups of injuries; crushed fractures in feet, crushed laceration over the pubic area with underlying major vessels damage, and superficial abrasions over knees. Distance from feet to knee injuries was 23 inches and to pelvic injuries 46 inches. Stomach had liquor smell. Two areas of crushed injuries with almost injury free area in-between suggest run-over by two tires. The distance between two crush injuries was 4 feet and was compatible with rear wheels of a three-wheeler. Injuries over knees were not severe and were situated midway between two severe injuries and were compatiblity...

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