An unusual case of suicidal double ligature strangulation

As suicide by ligature strangulation is rare, the correct medico-legal diagnosis may be difficult to establish if there is no clear supporting circumstantial evidence. We report an unusual case of suicide by strangulation with a double ligature. Investigation of the scene of death and pathological f...

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Published inThe Medico-legal journal Vol. 86; no. 3; p. 150
Main Authors Marella, Gian Luca, De Dominicis, Enrico, Arcudi, Giovanni, Potenza, Saverio, Mauriello, Silvestro, Milano, Filippo, Feola, Alessandro, Marsella, Luigi T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.09.2018
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Asphyxia - mortality
Autopsy - methods
Female
Forensic Pathology - methods
Humans
Ligation - adverse effects
Ligation - methods
Neck Injuries - complications
Neck Injuries - pathology
Suicide - psychology
Ligature strangulation
forensic pathology
suicide
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Summary:As suicide by ligature strangulation is rare, the correct medico-legal diagnosis may be difficult to establish if there is no clear supporting circumstantial evidence. We report an unusual case of suicide by strangulation with a double ligature. Investigation of the scene of death and pathological findings at autopsy are reported and discussed. We emphasise the importance of an external examination and an on-the-spot investigation.
ISSN:2042-1834