“…6 The most common method for homicide was the use of firearms, which showed similar findings to other research evidence. 12 However, the second more common method for homicide was the use of multiple instruments, both stabbing and cutting injuries and the use of firearms, using extreme force by the perpetrator. In other countries, such as New Zealand 9,13 the most common method of killing was blunt and sharp force trauma included both stabbing and cutting injuries.…”