The 2/27/13 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation episode "Last Woman Standing" has left me at a loss for words. I thought the evidence was well presented and the autopsy results were realistic. I do however find troubling the methods they suggest for the deaths.
I have serious doubts that a plastic card thrown from a significant distance could find its mark and dig deep enough to sever the artery in the neck. Especially when the time frame is within mere seconds of a closing door. The victim's neck would have to be oriented in the right position and exposed with no clothes or hand blocking the area. Could a small person have the strength behind the toss to perform this action? Who's to say?
I seriously doubt that the body would allow the swallowing or attempt to swallow a total of seven chicken hearts. That seems a bit forced to me (no pun intended). But again, who's to say?
But I mean, REALLY, the force it would take to behead someone with one swing, especially with someone in a seated position is immense. Although I guess it has been shown to be possible through hostage tapes of kidnappers performing the act of beheading. Could the small female hold the large axe and swing it with such force to totally create the damage with only one swing? Would the victim just sit there? Sounds unlikely all the way around.
Don't get me wrong, I like the fact that these shows are finally beginning to show some respect for the actual portrayal of the collection and significance of physical evidence. I could do without the theatrics. But then, it is television!
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