Journal of clinical forensic medicine
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In the 11-year period from January 1993 to December 2003, 61 homicide victims were autopsied in the Department of Forensic Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. Documents concerning the age and sex of the victims, time of assault, method used for assault, location of fatal injuries and number of offenders involved were analyzed. Of the 61 victims of homicide, majority were males and most of them were between 21 and 30 years. ⋯ There were significantly more homicides over the weekends (Saturday and Sunday). 37.7% of the victims exhibited evidence of injuries due to sharp force trauma. Head injuries were more common. Multiple offenders were involved in 47.5% of cases whereas single offender was involved in 40.9%.