1Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Annapoorana Medical College and Hospitals, Salem, Tamilnadu, India,
2Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Saveetha Medical College, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India,
3Prof. and HOD, Department of Forensic Medicine, Annapoorana Medical College and Hospitals, Salem, Tamilnadu, India
*Corresponding author: N. Vijayakumari, 94/7c, Mullainagar Extension, Suramangalam post, Salem - 636005, Tamilnadu, India. E-mail address: vijayakumari1969@ymail.com
Online published on 21 February, 2013.
Pattern of homicidal deaths vary from place to place. The present study was carried out at the Institute of Forensic Medicine, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India, during the period of Jan 2009 and Dec 2009. During this period 55 cases of homicidal deaths were subjected to medicolegal autopsy. Out of these, 50 cases (90.9%) were in the age group of 18-50yrs and the peak incidence was noted in the age group of 31-40yrs, 21 cases (38.17%). Males outnumbered females by a ratio of 3.58:1. Majority were married, 42 cases (76.36%). The predominated motive in 30 cases (54.55%) was quarrel following an argument. In 43cases (78.18%) the offender were either known or acquainted to the victims. The incidence of homicide was more during day time, 41cases (74.55%). In 37cases (67.27%) homicide was committed outdoor. Blunt force mechanical violence was the most common type (58.19%), followed by sharp weapon injuries (29.09%). Most common cause of death in 65.46% of cases was head injury.
Homicide, Victim, Chennai, Motive, Blunt Weapon, Head Injury
