Compare the different indicators in gunshot wounds in an apparent suicide versus a homicide

What will be an ideal response?


Suicide indicators:
• gun held against skin
• wound in mouth or in right temple if victim is right­handed and left temple if left­
handed
• not shot through clothing, unless shot in the chest
• weapon present, especially if tightly held in hand

Murder indicators:
• gun fired from more than a few inches away
• angle or location that rules out self­infliction
• shot through clothing
• no weapon present

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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