An investigator is investigating a reported suicide of a 44-year-old married man. The wife reported the incident by calling 911. A suicide note was found on the victim's computer. The death of the victim and the writing of the note seem to have occurred at about the same time. The .38 caliber handgun was found in the hand of the victim. The gunshot wound was in the forehead. A close examination
of the wound indicated that no tattooing is present.
What does the lack of tattooing indicate?
A) The death was likely a suicide.
B) The death was likely a homicide.
C) The gun was in fact a revolver.
D) Nothing of evidentiary value.
Answer: B
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