RIP ammunition at autopsy

Some interesting radiographs from a murder-suicide using “RIP” ammunition.  This is a copper bullet that has multiple little leaves (the company calls them “trocars”) that peel off and go in different directions.  Here’s a pic from the company’s site:

Here’s the radiograph and fragments from one victim:

And from another:

I’ve heard of this, but it’s the first time I’ve seen it in a homicide.

1 thought on “RIP ammunition at autopsy”

  1. I have had a few. My observation has been that this ammo, despite the press, underpenetrates badly. Regular old jacketed round nose does a much better job.

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