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CAPT Bob, USN (ret.)'s avatar

Disagree with your analysis of the bullet strike on the ear and your analysis of sonic shock wave from the bullet. The damage is consistent with a 5.56 strike on the cartilage of the ear. First, shock wave damage to a body is hydro-static shock. Hydro-static shock requires a "hydro" environment, i.e., flesh and organ tissue. There is no hydro-static shock against a bone or cartilage; the damage is impact damage. Furthermore, wound appears to be entirely to the ear, i.e., nothing to the exterior skull skin. Cartilage does not bleed like a skin, fat and muscle, i.e., gelatinous material, so it is more than plausible there would be little bleeding. Appears to me you are equating hydro-static shock with sonic shock. Regarding the effect of the sonic shock, take as a case in point the pin hole puncture of a mach 5 bullet on target paper. The hole is no bigger than than the diameter of the bullet. The exception is if the bullet is tumbling.... I offer my curriculum vitae. Retired military. Competed three years in military long distance competitions and placed in top 3 positions. Competed 3 or 4 additional years as a civilian. I am also aware of the consequences of bullets on flesh.... Generally, I appreciate you dark star reporting and preparedness commentary. Those two items are you strong point.

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Morgan Wright's avatar

Crooks can easily shoot over the ridge line if he was up on his elbows as he appears in other pictures. His chest was not on the ground at all.

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