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Russia. This individual has multiple cut wounds and slash wounds on his face. No further info. Slash wounds occur as a result of tangential movements of sharp implements across the skin surface, for example razors, broken glass, knives, swords etc. They are often deeper at their origin, and tend to be more superficial at their termination. They are often aimed at the head or neck with fewer injuries aimed at the upper limb and trunk.

Fig.1 Fatal multiple cut wounds.

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