JOURNAL OF FORENSIC AND LEGAL MEDICINE, vol.19, no.4, pp.223-228, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)
Although there have been a great number of studies focussing on antemortem burns or fire-related deaths, the present study is the first dealing exclusively with postmortem burnings aiming to cover up a homicidal action. This study aims to draw attention to postmortem burning following homicide by determining the general characteristics of a series of burned corpses.