Death: Homicide and Suicide

Question 1

Give reasons to support how a death can be ruled as suicidal?

Answer 1

Shot in closed room
Death weapon on hand
Shot is solitary
Direction is compatible with trajectory
Personal History
Gunpower in hands
Entrance wound with no clothing
Fingerprint on gun butt
Suicide note
No disturbance of place

Question 2

This is when a group of people agree to load a revolver with a single bullet, each taking turns pulling the trigger at their temples or vital body parts.

Answer 2

Russian Roulette

Question 3

This can be considered suicidal but victim usually have no prederrermined desire of self-destruction.

Answer 3

Russian Roulette

Question 4

Give reasons to support how a death can be ruled as homicidal?

Answer 4

Gunshot wound has no point of election
Distant evidence of gunshot of assailant to victim
Signs of Struggle (Defense Wounds)
Disturbed Surroundings
No firearm at the scene
Witness Testimonies