Michael Brelo Trial Day 8 Part 4 04/15/15

TL;DR

Trajectory analysis of gunshot wounds, discussing various possibilities and angles of entry.

Transcript

thank you please be seated what am I gonna tell you Stella girls you ready to the Schulich Thank You mr. cilenti thank you your honor good afternoon doctor my name's Tom Shaughnessy thank you and I talked about two weeks ago yes talked on the phone for a bit and I asked you a number of questions about the subject matter for what you just got done t... Read More

Key Insights

• 🪚 Trajectories of gunshot wounds are influenced by body positioning and angles of entry.
• 👻 The pliability of the body allows for different scenarios and possibilities in determining gunshot trajectories.
• 🕳️ Analysis of wounds considers various factors such as the presence of holes in the roof.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are the potential trajectories of gunshot wounds in the examined case?

The trajectories could have originated from the rear, passenger side, or front, depending on the body's positioning and the angles of entry.

Q: How does body motion and placement influence the determination of likely trajectories?

The body's position, such as leaning forward or backward, impacts the direction from which the gunshot wounds could have come.

Q: Is there a definitive sequence in which the gunshot wounds were received?

The expert cannot provide a certain order of wounds due to the pliability of the body and various possibilities.

Q: How did the presence of a hole in the roof affect the analysis of the gunshot wounds?

The hole in the roof added another possibility for the origin of the wounds, providing more angles for consideration in the trajectory analysis.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Forensic expert discusses gunshot wounds, trajectories, and potential angles of entry based on the body's positioning.

• Emphasis on different scenarios where wounds could have originated from the rear, passenger side, or front of the vehicle.

• Examination of the body's motion and placement to determine likely trajectories of the wounds.