An unusual case of suicidal double ligature strangulation. (September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Marella, Gian Luca; De Dominicis, Enrico; Arcudi, Giovanni; Potenza, Saverio; Mauriello, Silvestro; Milano, Filippo; Feola, Alessandro; Marsella, Luigi T
• Is Part Of: Medico-legal journal. Volume 86:Part 3(2018)
• Page Start: 150
• Page End: 152
• Publication Date: 2018-09
• Subjects: Ligature strangulation -- suicide -- forensic pathology; Medical jurisprudence -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Crime -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 614.105
• DOI: 10.1177/0025817217747194
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0025-8172

Abstract

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.