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Medicolegal aspects of Sexually Related Homicides
1.RAPE HOMICIDES
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B. In children.
*Rape may be very violent, with severe vaginal/rectal tears, due to the small
size of the vagina and rectum.
1. Semen is not always found in rape cases. This may be due to failure of
ejaculation, aspermia, or even use of a condom.
2. Laboratory examination of these specimens consists initially of the examination
of slides made from the swabs for sperm.If these are present, then one can perform
DNA analysis. If no sperm are seen, chemical tests such as acid phosphatase
should be performed. DNA tests may still be positive in the absence of sperm.
3. Sperm can be recovered from a dead body for days after death,or at least until
advanced decomposition sets in.
4. In individuals who after being raped were able to get up, dress,and move about
prior to being killed, their panties should be examined for drainage of seminal
fluid.
5. It is important to remember that in taking swabs of the rectum,the body should
always be turned facedown, the buttocks spread, and the swabs inserted directly
into the anus without contacting the perianal skin. This is because drainage from
the vagina can run posteriorly, between the buttocks, contaminating the perianal
skin. If the swabs are allowed to contact the perianal skin, they may pick up some
of this material, thus indicating anal intercourse occurred when it may not have.
6. Human bite marks should be documented photographically and if possible with
impressions. Prior to taking any impressions, one should always swab the area for
saliva that could be used for DNA examination.
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