Publications by authors named "Naomi Romaniello"

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  • This study compares injury patterns in fatal falls from heights versus those of pedestrians struck by cars, aiming to improve diagnosis in ambiguous cases of such incidents.
  • Analyzing 232 forensic reports from 2012 to 2023, the study found that falls from heights were linked to significantly higher rates of bilateral lung and liver injuries, as well as skull fractures.
  • Meanwhile, pedestrians showed greater instances of leg fractures and external injuries, with a notable threshold for "Total Injured Skin Area" suggesting that larger injuries may indicate a road traffic fatality.
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Familicide, an extreme form of domestic violence where one family member kills another, is a complex criminological issue. We analyzed autopsy files from the Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata (1995-2022), to understand familicide better. The study focused on victim profiles, offender characteristics, and case dynamics.

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