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DR. LEE'S STATEMENT
STATEMENT
I, Kevin Andrew Patrick LEE, M.B., Ch.B. D.M.J. (Clin.
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et Path.) Lecturer, Department of Forensic Medicine, Guy's
Hospital, London wish to state:
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In January 1973 I carried out an autopsy on, and can vouch
for the following case.
A man in his early 70s was shot whilst in his residence
by a bullet, which passed through a window to penetrate his
chest and then stop in an interior wall. His position at the
time could thus easily be determined.
After sustaining the injury he moved from that room, through
the next room, into a further room where he picked up a shotgun
and started the return journey before he collapsed.
covered a distance of approximately 30 feet.
He had
At autopsy the heart was found to be disrupted, with all
chambers being involved.
The weapon was subsequently identified as an AK47 assault
rifle, firing a 122gr bullet at a muzzle velocity of 2400 f.p.s
The range was several yards.
Signed
Witness
Date
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thno
dful 24 1981
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