BLUNT HAMMER WOUNDS






This is an x-ray showing a hammer lodged in the victim's skull.


Photo courtesy of Nafte, p. 124

This photo depicts the injuries to soft tissue created by the blunt end of a hammer; these are classic circular contusions and lacerations.  The weapon is being held against the scalp injury to demonstrate the match of weapon to injury.


Photo courtesy of Geberth, centerfold